Monday 7 July 2014

UV Protective Swimwear can Give you Complete Protection while Swimming

Everyone knows that the sunrays contain ultra violet rays but hardly aware how these affect our skin. As per the World Health Organization (WHO),  prolonged exposure to UV radiation causes premature aging of skin and also sunburn or erythema the best known acute effect of UV exposure; besides degenerative changes in the skin cells, fibrous tissues and blood vessels leading to premature aging of the skin.

Use of clothing for covering and protection from sunrays has a long history. Even the primitive people understood the utility of cloth for safeguarding their body from the scorching heat of sunrays. While UV Protective Swimwear is a recent concept in the USA, it has been in use since long in the Australia. When you swim in the open in pools, rivers, sea and past your leisure hours on the sea beaches you are totally exposed to the ultra violet rays present in the sunrays. It is not comfortable to swim with full sleeves on and for this you need a swimwear that will protect you from the UV rays.

The American Society for Cancer also recommends use of UV protective swimwear for prevention against carcinoma and melanoma. While the traditional swimsuits are only capable to cover without any protection, these swimsuits are specially designed to ensure full protection against UV rays while you enjoy your swim. While getting one you must check its protection level which is determined by the UPF rating. It is always better to buy a protective swimming costume with UPF 50+ that can offer you 99% protection from UV rays.

For having guaranteed protection you must have Sun Protective Swimwear that fully covers your shoulders, arms and legs as done by swim shirts and swim tights. You can also use accessories like swim shorts, swim toes etc. whatever you feel convenient. You must be thinking what you will look like in those protective swimming costumes. Do not get panicky. These come in vibrant colors, shapes and designs to make you attractive. Apparently these may seem to be costly than the traditional ones, but if you consider the dual benefit you get from these, going for swimming costumes that protect you from UV rays is the best option.

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