{"id":568,"date":"2018-07-03T09:00:27","date_gmt":"2018-07-03T08:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gardenbenches.com\/blog\/?p=568"},"modified":"2025-07-29T11:24:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T10:24:10","slug":"spend-time-in-shade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gardenbenches.com\/blog\/spend-time-in-shade\/","title":{"rendered":"Why It\u2019s Important to Spend Time in the Shade"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sun can be rare in the UK so when it does shine, the temptation is to spend hours sitting and frying in it. But spending time in the shade is beneficial \u2013 and here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n

National \u2018Stay of the Sun Day\u2019 on July 3rd<\/sup> is not about dampening the summer party but a timely reminder about treating time in the sun with caution.<\/p>\n

And this year, it is more important than ever. The heat wave most of us are currently enjoying \u2013 there are many people who wilt in such high temperatures! \u2013 is intense.<\/p>\n

Sitting out in 24\u00b0 daytime temperatures can soon damage the skin and yet, we see photos of people wandering around with their skin exposed.<\/p>\n

Even though we all know the importance of protecting our skin from the sun, it is a lesson easily lost when the sun is shining.<\/p>\n

Spending time in the shade gives our skin a rest from the blistering heat of the sun, and this has many benefits.<\/p>\n

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Gives your skin a rest<\/h2>\n

The sun may feel lovely and warm on your skin but the heat is drying it out. Even staying hydrated and slathering on lotion and creams will not put back all the moisture that the sun wicks away from it very quickly.<\/p>\n

Time spent in the shade lets your skin repair itself, and when you have a cool drink by your side, you are giving it an extra boost.<\/p>\n

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Helps your hair<\/h2>\n

The sun doesn\u2019t just dry out your skin but your hair too;<\/p>\n