As temperatures rise during the summer, the risk of sunburn and burns increases, as well as sleep difficulties. These risks and problems can be addressed through some simple measures, such as a hat-cap, sunscreen.

And Andreas Bates of the German Red Cross, the need to protect the skin, especially the nose, ear and neck, from the sun using sunscreen with a coefficient of protection (SPF) of 50.

In the case of sunburn, whose symptoms are redness of the skin, pain can be relieved by gel or perfume-free lotion or moist compresses. If these burns are like bubbles or accompanied by severe pain or fever, you should go to the doctor. You should also go to the doctor in the case of children under one year old.

Hat and shadow

To avoid sunburn, wear a hat or hood. The symptoms of the sun stroke are headache, neck stiffness, nausea and vomiting. It is necessary to go to the doctor if these symptoms intensify, or if accompanied by fever. First aid for such cases is to move away from the sun, go immediately to the shade, cover the head and neck with a wet cloth.

Should also wear loose clothing made of suitable raw materials do not feel the body more heat. For proper food on hot days, Bates is advised to avoid fatty food because it is difficult to digest and is an additional burden on the body.

Cool body

On the other hand, Bates warned of jumping into the cold sea immediately after exposure to the sun for a long time, as this poses a danger to circulation. To avoid this danger, the body should be cooled before the sea or pool. For its part, advises the German Association of body care products not to waste excessive perfume on hot days, to avoid the production of skin more fat. It is best to put a light perfume in the morning, away from heavy perfumes and fragrances with high concentrations.

Warm tea and light cover

The Consumer Protection Center of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia recommends opening the windows in the early morning and closing them during the day. If necessary, the windows are darkened. To avoid sleep problems, a light cover can be used. The center also noted that warm tea helps to counter insomnia.

The perfume should not be over-perfumed on hot days, to avoid more fat.