Swim Shirts Versus Sunscreen for UV Protection
Though many common cancer rates continue to fall, melanoma rates are on the rise. When seeking both comfort and the best protection possible from the sun, are swim shirts or sunscreen the best solution?
Sunscreen forms a true second skin on the body allowing for freedom of movement. There is no need to worry about the drag from clothing while in the water or overheating during exercise and activity on land. One can easily forget that there is any protective layer on the skin at all.
From a coverage standpoint, sunscreen also wins out over the shirts. Given a thorough application, lotion can cover hands, fingers, and extend beneath clothes with a seamless barrier. Shirts leave hands permanently exposed and can inadvertently allow exposure around the waist.
The risks caused by the products themselves should be taken into account. Non-organic sunscreens have toxins that can cause skin irritations and even alter hormone levels, presenting potential health hazards for young users in particular. Though the majority of swim shirts have a sun-protective layer, sunscreen chemicals are not absorbed into the skin.
Swim shirts leave no doubt that sun protection is in place. However, if lotion washes off the skin, there is little or no indication to the user that they are at risk. This is particularly important when monitoring children playing in the sun.
While exercise and high temperatures can make one want to take their shirt off, chilly water and a cool ocean breeze have the opposite effect. An extra layer might mean the difference between comfort and goosebumps. Swim shirts are made of materials that dry quickly and can be worn all day.
Sunscreens can be blended with ingredients that help heal and renew the skin. There is thus a double benefit of being protected from the sun and having dry and damaged skin repaired at the same time. As an alternative, skin cream could be used under a swim shirt, though this would mean an additional step and product.
Given that sunscreen is designed to be applied “liberally” to skin surfaces, individuals and families can go through bottles rapidly. Swim shirts do not require a re-fill and can last months or even years with proper care. The need for a last minute trip to the store is thus eliminated.
For UV protection with the least risk and greatest effectiveness, swim shirts are a better solution. At the same time, a lotion can cover all skin surfaces and combine protection with skin care. Given a goal of speed, economy, and no exposed areas of skin, a combination of both with some overlap is the top choice for a healthy day in the sun.
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