When finding the best sun protection hats and products for women its important to understand your options. The first step is to understand what type of sun exposure you are receiving each day. If you are a sun-loving individual who spends at least 2-4 hours each day in direct sunlight then the your level of UPF protection should be higher than and individual protecting themselves from stealth sun damage received from just commuting to and from work.
Finding the best sun protection hats and clothing for your unique lifestyle is easy when you understand what UPF is and how it affects you. UPF stands for the "Ultraviolet Protection Factor" rating system, which measures the UV protection provided by fabric (similar to the SPF rating system used for sunscreens). A garment with a UPF of 50 only allows 1/50th of the UV radiation falling on the surface of the garment to pass through it which means it blocks 98% of the UV radiation. When selecting the appropriate sun protection hat you need to make sure that you are receiving no less than UPF 15+ protection to safeguard your skin for basic lifestyle occasion like dog walking, gardening, hiking, fishing, kayaking, driving, jogging etc. If you have a clinical or sensitive skin condition you will need to safeguard your skin with no less than UPF50+ this includes individuals with skin conditions such as Rosacea, Acne, Melasma, and Melanoma. This is also true for women who are undergoing cosmetic or surgical procedures which leave their skin dangerously exposed to the suns harmful UVA & UVB rays during recovery. Finally, the most important element of purchasing sun protection hats and products for women is to remember that in traditional sunhats your face is left exposed to harmful UV rays which reflect off surfaces such as the concrete, water, sand, snow, and glass.
The most important thing about UV exposure is to understand the types and when you are most exposed. UVA "aging rays" are present 365 days a year rain or shine and the UVB "burning rays" are strongest from 10am-2pm and during the summer months. This means that each day you need to think about protection your face and head. Modern science has taught us that 80% of the visit signs of aging are attributed to sun exposure including brown sports, wrinkles, crows feet, hyper-pigmentation and saggy skin. This doesn't even take into consideration the raising rates of skin cancer including the Summer hats for womenmost dangerous type melanoma. The find the best sun protection hats for women make sure you are seeking hats with UPF50+ and also offer some type of protection to your face either from a panel, mask, or external devise which will insure your delicate skin is protected during the day and during lifestyle activities including driving in your car, walking the dog, sailing, fishing or any land or water activity.
ETSIS Hats originated in Honolulu, Hawaii and were created with a very specific purpose: To protect your face while Escaping the Sun In Style™. It is no secret that harmful rays rapidly increase the aging processes of your precious skin, resulting in visible sun-damage and in many cases one form or another of skin cancer. ETSIS sun protection hats for women where designed with our patent-pending, signature snap-in, snap-out SunEscape protection panels which offer the maximum protection against the sun's harmful UV rays - especially to the face, cheeks, nose, and neck.