Chapter 20 : Staying Cool

Summer is awesome. Whether you're a sun worshipper or prefer protecting your skin beneath an umbrella, there's nothing like blue skies and the happiness associated with good weather. And while protecting your skin should be a number one priority, there's also something else to consider: staying cool.

You have the sun dress. You have the shades. You have a rocking bod and it's beach time. But if by the time you reach the sand you have a tendency to have more sweat and red blotches than a pig in paradise, that's what people are going to notice.

Overheating in the sun can also be dangerous and result in a sunstroke. Follow these tips to not only look cool in the sun, but to actually feel so.

Do:

Wear loose, light materials.

Use deodorant. For some reason a lot of people think they don't need it. But just because you can't smell yourself, doesn't mean other people can't.

Tie your hear back. Long hair in particular can really heat you up if not swept off your face and shoulders.

Don't:

Apply sunscreen in the sun. Apply it 15-30 minutes before you go outside. Not only does this protect your skin and reduce the risk of sunburn, but it stops you from sweating it all off.

Wear black. It absorbs heat and will make you hotter. Opt for lighter colours or white.

Stay out in the sun if you start feeling dizzy or light headed. It's ok to chill inside for a few minutes and come back out later.

Wear foundation. Use a little make up as possible to prevent it sliding off your face. If you can bear it, eschew foundation entirely.

夏天是令人畏惧的。无论你是太阳的崇拜者或喜欢在阳光下撑伞使肌肤免受伤害，没有什么比蔚蓝的天空与好天气更能让人联想起幸福。而保护你的皮肤应该是的首要任务，除此之外如何保持凉爽也是你需要考虑的。

你有太阳裙，你有树荫，你在沙滩上摇曳身姿。我们会注意到，人们在沙滩上时更加容易汗流浃背甚至起红疹。

在阳光下曝晒可能是危险的，过热会导致中暑。试试下面这些小技巧吧，不仅可以让你在太阳下看起来很酷而且能真正享受阳光带来的乐趣。

可以：

穿轻便宽松的衣服。

使用除臭剂。因为某些原因，很多人认为他们不需要它。但只是因为你不能闻到自己的气味，并不意味着其他人不能。

将头发扎起。尤其是长发，如果长发披在肩背上，这样真的会让你觉得更热。

不要：

在阳光下涂抹防晒霜。应在出门前15-30分钟涂抹，这样不仅能保护你的皮肤，减少晒伤的风险，而且能防止你的汗冲掉防晒霜。

不要穿黑色的衣服。黑色吸收热量，会使你更热。可以选择较浅的颜色或白色。

若你在阳光下感到头晕目眩，到房里阴凉片刻再回去吧。

涂些粉底。可以画个淡妆来防止汗水流到脸上，如果你可以忍受，也完全可以不化。