In summer, especially between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. of the day, people are easily be burned by the sun's rays. There are some steps can help you to avoid the sun's rays effectively.

Using sunscreens
It is one of the most important ways to protect your from the strong sunlight. You'd better use sunscreen 15 to 30 min. before going outside. It should be applied on all exposed skin, which includes lips, nose, ears, neck, hands, feet and eyelids. Try not to put it in the eyes because it can irritate them. You also need to note [1] that before or after swimming, you need to apply the sunscreen on your skin, because the sun's rays can pass through the water easily.