9 ways to prevent heat when going outside in 40 degrees Celsius weather

Hanoi these days is witnessing the scorching sun, the temperature is up to 40 degrees Celsius. The best way to prevent the hot sun is to stay indoors, but many people still have to go out for a living because of work. Here are 9 ways to help you fight the heat effectively in these summer days.

Protect your body by wearing sunscreen: Please wear a mask and cover with clothing (such as sun protection skirts, long-sleeved jackets, gloves, ankle socks…) of appropriate length and thickness when going out. especially between 10am and 4pm. In particular, you should choose fabrics that are breathable, easy to absorb sweat to ensure both protection of the skin from ultraviolet rays. Limit going out at peak times: The hottest time of the day is usually from 10am to 5pm, the hottest time is around 1pm to 4pm. Therefore, people should limit working and traveling outdoors during this period. Drink a lot of water before going out: Going outside, more or less also makes you sweat. Should drink a lot of water and properly to make up for the amount of water lost through excretion. This will prevent the body from getting dehydrated if you go out for a long time. Wear cool fabrics for sun protection: There are now better fabrics that offer full body sun protection. The most popular among them is linen, which has the advantage of being thinner than the old fabric, limiting the amount of sunlight absorbed into clothes and, importantly, being breathable to make the body more comfortable. Buy sunscreens with hats and masks. This will help prevent sunlight from entering the body. Avoid continuous operation between two environments with temperature difference: Doctors recommend that, on hot days, it takes a while to get out of the air-conditioned room from the outside (or vice versa, from the hot outside into the air-conditioned room) “Excessive” time should not be rushed from the house to the street. Because at that time, the body could not adapt to the large difference between indoor and outdoor temperatures, many people could not keep up with the body, leading to nosebleeds, headaches, fainting, and drunkenness. sunny… Shower before going out: You should cool your body as much as possible before going out, the reason is that when going out, the heat around the body will not increase too quickly. Add electrolyte-rich drinks: Drinking a glass of lemonade with 1 or 2 pinches of salt, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and some baking soda before stepping out in the hot summer sun can help prevent heatstroke. Buttermilk is another great at-home drink that helps cool the body. Avoid strenuous activities: Avoid strenuous activities when outdoors or working in the sun for long periods of time. Schedule outdoor work for a shady time like early morning or late afternoon. Use an antiperspirant spray: Going out in hot weather will make you sweat more. Therefore, before going out, you should use spray cosmetics to help prevent sweating effectively. In addition, the scent from these cosmetics also helps to mask the unpleasant sweat smell on the body.