夏季健康肌膚保養必備小常識

Sunburn and Dry Skin 曬傷和皮膚乾燥

There are severAl ways to prevent sunburn, such as staying inside during the worst heat of the day, apply sunscreen liberally (at least a one-ounce shot-glasssize amount) before you go outside, reapply every two hours and always after swimming, and wearing clothing that keeps sensitive skin covered when in the sun(No need to cover up head to toe, but do consider a long-sleeved shirt, wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses at the beach, at least for part of the day).

有許多方法可以預防曬傷，比如在一天最熱的時候待在室內；在出門前抹足防曬霜（至少要有一個1 盎司小酒杯那麼多的量），隔兩個小時就要再抹一次，游完泳後也一定要抹防曬霜；暴露在陽光下時身上的衣服要可以遮住敏感肌膚（不用從頭到腳都裹起來，但去沙灘時可以穿一件長袖襯衫，戴頂寬邊帽和一副太陽眼鏡，至少在一天的某個時候要這樣穿）。

Staying hydrated will help with itching and drying skin as well as keeping lotion and moisturizers on the skin, so be sure to drink plenty of water and slather moisturizers so your skin can drink too.

保持肌膚水潤有助緩解肌膚瘙癢和乾燥，還有助肌膚吸收潤膚乳和保溼霜，所以一定要喝很多水，抹大量保溼霜，這樣你的肌膚也能“喝” 飽水。

Insect Bites and Stings 蚊蟲叮咬

When you and/or your children and/or pets come inside from a vacation jaunt or just from spending time in the park, be sure to check your body for signs of bites and research the proper treatment for bites. Bee stings are known for allergic reaction while tick bites can spread some serious illnesses you should be prepared to watch for and know when there is cause for concern.

當你和( 或) 你的孩子和( 或) 寵物度假遊覽歸來，或者只是在公園裏待了一會兒回來時，一定要檢查身體是否有被蚊蟲叮咬的痕跡，然後查找適當的處理方法。大家都知道，被蜜蜂蜇到會引起過敏反應，而被蜱叮咬會傳染一些嚴重疾病，這應該引起你的注意，並且你要知道 Summer Skin Care Tips 夏季肌膚保養什麼時候應該引起你的足夠重視。

Using insect repellant, preferably the type that doesn’t have to absorb into the skin and can be sprayed on clothing (if it kills or repels insect, just imagine what those chemicals are doing to your body), can help prevent some bites.

使用驅蟲劑也有助於預防一些蚊蟲叮咬，最好使用那種不會滲入肌膚，可以噴在衣服上的驅蟲劑（如果驅蟲劑殺死或驅除了蚊蟲，想像一下那些化學藥品會怎樣侵蝕你的肌膚吧）。

Beach and Water Hazards 沙灘和水體危險

If you’re on vacation around the beach or a lake or other bodies of water, you’re going to have hazards that won’t be common in the park. Some of these hazards include: jelly fish stings, stingray stings, and other biting, stinging or leeching animals.

如果你正在沙灘、湖泊或其他水體周圍度假，那麼你所遇到的危險與在公園裏遇到的危險是不同的。其中一些危險包括：水母叮咬、黃貂魚叮咬和其他各種會叮、咬、吸血的動物。

You should also be careful to never walk barefoot on a beach or around the shores of a body of water. Buried under the sand or pebbles can be sharp rocks, broken glass, pieces of broken shell or other hard items that can cut your feet or ankles.

你還應該注意不要光腳在沙灘上行走或是沿着水岸行走。埋在沙子或鵝卵石底下的可能是尖利的岩石、破碎的玻璃、貝殼碎片或其他堅硬的物體，這些都可能劃破你的雙腳和腳踝。

Poisonous Plants 有毒植物

Familiarize yourself with the look of plants like poison ivy, poison sumac, poison oak, and others. Also be familiar with things like cactus and other plants that can stab or poke or jab you and leave marks and scrapes on the skin.

自己要熟悉毒漆藤、美國毒漆樹、毒橡和其他有毒植物的樣子，還要熟悉像仙人掌和其他會刺到、扎到或戳到你，並在皮膚上留下印記或擦痕的植物。

Heat Rash 痱子

Heat rash can be itchy, painful and very uncomfortable, but it is completely preventable! Stay inside during the peak sun hours, use plenty of antiperspirant where necessary, and use a soft talcum or corn starch powder to keep skin dry and prevent rubbing and chaffing. Get treatment at the first sign of unexplained rash.

痱子會使你感到癢、疼痛，非常不舒服，但它是完全可以預防的！在太陽最毒辣的時候待在室內，在有需要的部位使用大量止汗劑，用軟質滑石粉或玉米澱粉來保持肌膚乾燥，預防抓撓。一旦有長出不明疹子的跡象時就着手治療。

　　 Rosacea 玫瑰斑

This common skin condition can be exacerbated by heat, causing your face to swell, get red, and break out in little pimples. If you’re prone to rosacea, seek refuge in air-conditioning, wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothes, and keep cool by taking cold showers, misting yourself with a spray bottle, and drinking plenty of cold water.

這種常見的皮膚病會因天氣炎熱而加重，使你的臉腫脹、發紅、冒出小膿皰。如果你的皮膚容易長玫瑰斑，那就躲在空調房裏，穿輕薄、寬鬆的衣服，沖涼水澡以保持涼爽，使用噴霧使肌膚溼潤，多喝涼水。

Keeping skin safe and healthy during the summer or on your vacation is not hard to do, but we tend to get so caught up in our fun activities we forget to take the necessary precautions. It might seem mundane to worry about sunscreen and repellants and learning about plants, but if you don’t, trust me, the time spent treating these skin hazard conditions and the pain and suffering from them will ruin your fun!

在夏季或度假時保持肌膚健康、不受傷害並不難做到，但是我們往往太沉迷於自己的娛樂活動而忘記了要採取一些必要的預防措施。抹防曬霜、驅蟲劑，多多瞭解植物都看似平淡無奇，但如果你不這樣做的話，相信我，你治療這些皮膚問題花去的時間以及你所承受的痛苦和折磨將會毀掉你快樂的假期。

If you take care of your skin and skin hazards this summer or on your vacation, you’ll have a lot more fun and more time to enjoy your fun. Have a great summer!

如果你在夏季或度假時悉心照料肌膚和肌膚問題，你就會擁有更多樂趣並有更多時間享受你的樂趣。祝大家夏天快樂！