How To Stay Cool This Summer

Wear Loose Clothing

Although wearing loose clothing often isn’t exactly fashion-forward in today’s modern society, doing so can have numerous benefits, especially during the summer. Not only is loose clothing less restricting and therefore more comfortable, but it can also help keep the body cool. Loose clothing like shorts, skirts, dresses, and short-sleeved shirts leave more skin exposed to air, which is what allows sweat to evaporate. It’s the evaporation of sweat that transfers heat away from the skin. With this in mind, it’s best to wear loose clothing during the summer in order to stay cool. Also, it’s best to avoid darker garments as they absorb more heat.

Spend Time In The Shade

Although direct sunlight can be beneficial for vitamin D production, spending too much time in direct sunlight can be harmful to an individual's health, putting them at risk for heat exhaustion, dehydration, and sunburn. The risks are even higher in the summer. Besides, ultraviolet radiation levels are also a lot higher in the summer. Ultraviolet light is short-wave radiation that ranges between 100 to 400nm. Although it cannot be seen with the naked eye, its energy levels are a lot higher than visible light. Increased exposure to ultraviolet light is often associated with sunburn. An excellent way to stay safe and cool down is to spend time in the shade. Limiting direct sun exposure in this manner gives individuals a chance to relax and hydrate. It should also be noted sweat evaporation still occurs in the shade, thereby further reducing internal body temperatures.