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After your nose has been exposed to the sun’s harmful UV rays it shines very bright, especially against the rest of your skin. When the skin becomes red and sore to the touch along with some subsequent peeling this is the result of a sunburn. A sunburn on the nose can take several days or even weeks to completely go away. It’s important to prevent your nose from getting sunburned. This means choosing a sunscreen that comes recommended by medical professionals. You can also make an effort to avoid exposing your face to the sun.

Once you have gotten your hands on the recommended sunscreen lotion take a look at some of the ingredients. The Mayo Clinic says you can choose a chemical sunscreen that contains ingredients like avobenzone or oxybenzone which absorbs UV rays, or a broad-spectrum sunscreen that contains zinc oxide and titanium dioxide which provides a physical barrier between your nose and UV rays. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends that you select a sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30, and by picking a water-resistant sunscreen you can also ensure that your nose is better protected.

Thirty minutes before heading outdoors apply the sunscreen to your nose as well as other areas of your body that will be exposed to the sun. Sunscreen can lose its effectiveness in a matter of time so it needs to be reapplied every couple of hours. Other times when your sunscreen must be reapplied includes times when you sweat profusely, when there’s high humidity, when you rub your face or if you just got out of the water. Be sure not to neglect your nose on overcast days as well. UV rays penetrate through cloud cover.

To protect your nose from the sun rays wear a hat. You can wear a hat of the wide-brimmed variety that provides shade to the nose and the rest of the face and neck. Generally caps and visors are insufficient to protect you against sunburn. Stay in the shade when you can. Between 10am and 4pm the sun’s rays are at their strongest according to the AAD. During these hours try to avoid going out in the sun as much as possible. One way to tell if you’re at risk for a bad sunburn is look at your shadow and if your shadow is shorter than you are you’re more at risk.

Some people’s nose will start peeling after a sunburn. Allow your nose to heal but you can also apply some aloe vera to help the process. Apart from skin burns or nose peeling there’s the issue of a crooked or largely sized nose. To fix that problem there’s the Nose Huggie. It makes the nose smaller and straightens out the nose bridge by applying pressure. This product is comfortably worn right on the nose but only for 15 minutes. Take good care of your nose this summer, especially when spending time outdoors in the sun.

Learn more about Nose Huggies. Stop by Nosehuggies.com where you can find out all about the Nose Huggie and what it can do for you.