When it is high UV index it is sunny.
But the dermatologist warns against the popular trend.
– I mostly think, help even more crazy ideas, says Petra Verga Kan.
The sun and heat have taken a real hold on our elongated country. Then many take the opportunity to improve their tan.
A trend that is spreading on social media is that you should keep track of the so-called UV index. The higher it is, the more the sun takes. Many choose to lie in the sun, either at home in Sweden or abroad, when the UV index is high in order to get a tan.
But it can have consequences. Dermatologist Petra Verga Kan warns of the popular trend.
– I had no idea about this, I mostly think help, even more crazy ideas. I thought and usually recommend that you check the UV index to know how strong the UV radiation is so that you can protect yourself more, she says.
The dermatologist’s best tips
What are the risks of this?
– This entails a risk of burning, but also a risk of oversunning, meaning that you get more sun than you need, which is what increases the risk of skin cancer and aging skin.
Petra Verga Kan believes that you should avoid being in direct sunlight for longer periods of time, especially if the UV index is high.
– Seek shade or protect the skin with clothing, a hat and supplement with sun protection factor where you cannot cover with clothing. If you are against using sunscreen, you should only be in direct sunlight for short moments a day, maybe 15-20 minutes when the UV index is high, she says.