It's Been Very Hot, Take Shelter From The Trees To Avoid Skin Damage

Summer is already here
in the Philippines, 
and even before it arrived, 
it felt much like summer already 
because it was very hot and humid.

This acacia gives enough shade and shelters anyone from the sun.

No one can tolerate 
the heat of the sun 
especially this summer. 
It's already been very hot 
and even when inside the house. 
The summer sun can burn you alive 
as they say, 
so avoid exposure if possible 
even for few seconds. 
The day is brighter earlier 
than the rest of the year 
as I notice 
and even before 7 AM, 
the fiery sun is scorching already. 
It's very bad for the skin 
so make sure not to be exposed 
from morning to sundown. 
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To protect from sun damage, 
you know what to do:
use umbrella or cap
when out and about, 
wear long sleeves 
or have a long scarf in hand 
​to cover you in case you need to. 
Wear sunscreen 
especially those well-known 
in the market 
because there are cheap alternatives 
which damage skin than protect it. 
And buy from authorized dealers 
and resellers only 
​to avoid getting counterfeit products.

This garden at the Plaza Independencia near Pier 1 in Cebu City, Philippines is a summer breaker. We need places like this all over the city.

Summer makes you very uncomfortable 
during the day 
and all through the night. 
You have to use fans at least 
to fan away the heat 
but air conditioning is preferred by many 
even though it's more expensive. 
But on a budget, 
you can go to parks somewhere
and anywhere there are plenty of trees. 
The garden and the trees 
are great relief during summer. 
You can go to the mountains and hills 
where the air is cooler and fresher 
than in the city. 
Or you can join the huge crowd these days 
at the beaches, swimming pools 
and spring resorts. 
Anywhere you are this summer, 
always remember not to expose 
under the heat of the sun 
and have your sunscreen, 
umbrellas, caps, scarfs, sleeves in hand 
in case you need them. 
Take care of your skin this summer 
​the easy way.