Warning: The sea sun is stronger than I thought, and the sun has not survived until it is 2nd-degree sunburn!

When I was snorkeling in Bali around that time, I admit that I was very prepared because before going into the water I applied a lot of suncream to the point that I felt that at least the skin wouldn't break, so I didn't think too much. 😅☀️

But what happened after that didn't happen at all.

At first I thought it might just burn in the sun, as it would heal, but as time went on, the skin became more burning, more hot, and the feeling wasn't just "a little burned" as it was. It was heavier, that was very clear. 🥲🔥

To finally know that this time is not a light sunburn, but a second-degree sunburn.

When I arrived in Thailand, the symptoms didn't improve as I thought, I finally went to the hospital because I knew it wasn't just normal skin burns. 🏥

The shock is that even though you think you have applied a lot of sunscreen, you still have a lot of sunscreen, so it makes you realize that long periods of time in the sun, especially when you are doing activities like snorkeling in the sun, reflecting from the water, and being constantly exposed for a long time, just applying sunscreen alone may not be really enough. 🌊☀️

After that time, the view of sun protection changed a lot.

In the past, you might think, "Apply sunscreen and it's over."

But now know it's not just that. Especially if it's a sea activity or a prolonged sun-hit outdoor activity, the skin can break down much harder than it seems. 😭

That time, it became a very memorable lesson that even if you apply a lot of suncream, you still need physical protection, whether it's sun protection, clothes, or other skin protection, because in some situations the sun is too strong for us to really evaluate.

After this, if there is a chance to snorkeling or diving again, the intended thing is of course to put more glove on 🧤 because I want to protect the skin more and do not want to go back to that experience again.

This post I would like to share as another direct experience to remind anyone who is going to the sea or think that applying a lot of sunscreen is enough that sometimes it may not be really enough and the sun can hurt the skin much more than you think. 🤍🌤️

Has anyone ever met like this? 🥲

Already applied sunscreen, but in the end it still hit the sun harder than I thought.

If anyone has a sun guard trick when going snorkeling / diving, let's share it. 🧤🌊 In case it will be useful to others.

# Sunburn # Sickness experience # Travel experience # Post receiving summer