visitseoul.net

It’s a humid summer. The rainy season is over now, and the sun is glaring down relentlessly. Especially, People with a lot of heat in their body are easily exhausted in the hot weather. “If you can’t avoid it, enjoy it!” Some items can help reduce your discomfort in the unavoidable summer. What are some items that can help you spend this summer safely?

Skin protection during Summer

Sunblock

Although we are exposed to UV rays all four seasons, sunblock is an essential item in summer when the UV rays are much stronger. It’s important to use sunblock because UV rays are the main culprit for acceleration of aging skin and pigmentation. Aging skin causes more wrinkles and age spots, and there is even a risk of skin cancer if our skin is exposed to UV rays for a long time. Most people pay attention to the SPF (sun protection factor) or brand name of a product when selecting a sunblock, but it’s recommended to pay attention to the PA rating too.

Beat the heat

Portable Electric Fan

There’s an item that you shouldn’t forget to bring with you during these hot days. It’s the portable electric fan, the hottest product to hit this summer. Although the interior of a restaurant, the subway, etc., is air-conditioned, you are exposed to heat when moving on the street or visiting an outdoor tourist attraction. The portable electric fan can be used anytime and anywhere, but you have to observe the safety regulations when using it.  First,  you have to check the safety standard of the product (such as KC approval mark).  Second,  you have to use a charger appropriate for the product. Third,  the guard of the fan should be safe with narrow gaps to prevent unfortunate finger accidents. Many people use portable electric fans on the street to fight the summer heat. Read over the safety regulations to spend a safer and cooler summer!

Simply apply anywhere

Ice Cool Pack

The ice cool pack will cool you down immediately if you apply it when you’re located downtown Seoul in summer. It is considered to be the most essential item in summer. Although a disposable item, it is effective for 5 ~ 8 hours after application. If you put it on the part of your body that usually generates a lot of heat, you will feel cool all over. These packs will not feel sticky even if the product is applied and removed repeatedly. You may put it on any part of the body, but children and people with weak skin should use it with caution.

Prevent the summer cold

Cardigans & Light Sweaters

You’ll probably be confused when you hear that cardigan is an essential item in summer. During the summer when the sweltering weather and scorching heat persist, we spend a lot of time indoors where the air-conditioner is turned on all throughout the day. You should be extra cautious as you may catch cold due to the difference in temperature between the inside and outside of the building. You may develop air conditioning health problems when your body is not able to adapt to the rapid temperature change. You may also get sick from overexposure to air conditioners when the difference in temperature between the inside and outside of the building is more than 5°C, if the room temperature drops below 25°C, or when the humidity is less than 30-40% as the mucous membrane of the respiratory system dries up and your immunity weakens. Thus, it is better to make it a habit to wear a cardigan or a light sweater when you are in the interior of an air-conditioned place like restaurant.