In an article titled “UV umbrellas are the coolest trend in sun protection” on the 8th, the New York Post reported that as temperatures have soared recently, Americans are also beginning to realize the effects of “quantitative” that most people around the world know.
In the meantime, he introduced videos posted on TikTok and Instagram.
A TikToker named Amber Ferguson filmed herself walking down the street with an umbrella during a sunny day. “I think we need to be honest with ourselves,” Ferguson says in the video alongside the title of ‘Umbrella Season,’ claiming that “in the United States, umbrellas should be used not only in the rain but also to cool off.”
“My hat and fan are useless. The only thing that can prevent me from melting down from here is the umbrella,” he said, signaling the effect of mass production.
In the video, more than 4,000 comments have been posted so far, showing a hot response.
Those who watched the video also sympathized with the use of mass production, saying, “We have to treat the sun like rain,” and “Umbrella is Spanish for ‘Sombrila’, which means shade provider.”
Some netizens also gave tips for those who are considering mass production such as “There is a mass production with ultraviolet function” and “There is a mass production with a fan.” According to the New York Post, the reason why umbrellas were invented more than 4,000 years ago was to block sunlight. The Encyclopedia Britannica wrote that people in the United States also used umbrellas as a major means of blocking sunlight until the 20th century.
He added that unlike the United States, which gave way to sunscreens and hats, Asian countries such as China, Japan, Korea, and Thailand still carry mass production or parasols.
Dr. Helen He of the Mount Sinai-Clinique Dermatology Center said, “In these countries, it is common to see people carrying mass production on a sunny day. It is because of a culture that values UV protection for cosmetic reasons such as seaweed, pigmentation, and early aging prevention.”
In fact, mass production helps vitamin D production by blocking UV rays in moderation, and prevents burns, skin damage, premature aging, and skin cancer that can occur when exposed to excessive UV rays. It also has the effect of blocking infrared rays that people feel heat.
“Not all mass production is the same when it comes to UV protection,” Dr. Hi said. “The best mass production is ‘UV mass production’ made of densely woven fabric and coated with UV protection.”
Just as sunscreen has an SPF index to prevent burns, it also introduced that the UV protection effect can be measured through the UPF index for mass production and clothing.
“We need to find an UPF 50+ product. This means that it blocks more than 50 percent of UV rays,” Dr. He said. “The larger the production volume, the wider the area can be protected. The darker the color, the more sunlight it absorbs to block harmful UV rays and heat.”
“If you want a mass production of colorful colors, we recommend a product with a black or silver reflective coating on the inside or outside,” he advised, “However, even if you use mass production, you should apply sunscreen and wear sunscreen clothes. Avoid outside activities during the time when the sunlight is strongest from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.”
JULIE KIM
US ASIA JOURNAL
