How To Take Care of Aging Skin in Summers

Summers are approaching fast. You can already imagine the tempting aromas of BBQ's and the fresh summery outdoor smells. You and your family must be all ready to enjoy the breezy, sunny outdoor activities but amidst all of this enjoyment don't forget the protection of your skin. Everyone needs to take more care of their skin in the summer, protecting it from the harmful UV rays of the fiery sun as we tend to spend more time outdoors than indoors.

For the elderly, it is even more important to pay attention the protection of their skin as the aging skin is more vulnerable and sensitive. It can be easily damaged by the ultraviolet rays of the sun like sunburns, discoloration etc. The skin of the elderly is also more susceptible to skin cancers caused by too much exposure to the sun.

Listed below are 5 ways to pamper and protect your and your loved one's skin in the sunny weather. Along with providing home care to your loved ones, you or the caregivers at Home Care Assistance can also ensure that these tips are followed by your senior loved one.

Do Not Forget Sunscreen and Sun Block

Wearing a sunscreen is essential for everyone, whether 16 or 65. SPF 15 sunscreen is compulsory for everyone. In fact, it would even be better to use a higher than 15 SPF sunscreen. A liberal application of sunscreen protects the skin by letting minimum sun rays to the skin. On the other hand, if your senior loved one's skin is going to be exposed for a really long time, then it is very important to wear an SPF 30 sunblock which blocks the sun rays completely. Make sure that your elderly loved one reapplies sunscreen frequently even when it is not so sunny. The UV rays even infiltrate through the clouds and cause radiation the skin.

Get Trendy- Wear the Right Dresses and Accessories

After the application of sunscreen and sunblock, it is time for the elderly to get trendy for the summer. They should wear the right clothes, cover their head and protect their eyes.

A home care companion can help your senior loved to wear some light, cool material during the intense summer heat to keep the body cool and covers the arms and legs to protect them from sunburn. Be extra cautious between 10am to 4pm when the sun is the fiercest. The older adults who prefer shorts, short-sleeved shirts or sleeveless summer dresses, should carry an umbrella or sit in a shaded area when out of doors. Sunglasses are a must for the protection of eyes and the aging skin around it.

Keep The Skin Moisturized and Hydrated.

H2O should be the best friend of everyone during summers. Sweating dehydrates the body very quickly and causes skin dryness along with sun exhaustion. Consuming a lot of water is very beneficial to your overall health as well as the skin. Everyone, including the elderly, should consume minimum eight ounces of water in a day.

Also, convince the senior adults to wear a moisturizer with SPF 15 or higher for a healthy, hydrated skin.

Check The Medicines Before Use

When it is time to give any medications to seniors, whether prescribed or over-the-counter medicines, it is of utmost importance that you or a hired home care attendant read the labels of the medicines. Some medicines cause extra sensitivity to the skin; thus, making it more prone to skin damage.

Soothe over-exposed skin

In case, even after all the precautions or if an elderly forgets to apply sunscreen and some damage is caused to the skin, then you should take some immediate step to soothe your skin. Apply soothing herbal and botanical gels which are effective in cooling down the skin. You or the caregiver from home care can also make use of cooling balms to treat the overexposed skin with the first sign of red or pink blotches.