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Sun protection is basically a matter of putting barriers between sunlight
and our skin. It's only common sense to:
Wear protective clothing (caps and T-shirts are essential,
particularly for the kids!)
Avoid sunning during the hottest part of the day (from 11am to
3pm)
Use an effective sunscreen - one keyed to prevailing sun
conditions and to your skin type.
It all adds up!
Shade + clothing + sunsreen = smart sun protection
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How do you pick the right sunscreen for you? Look for a product that
combines these 3 essential features:
A broad spectrum formula - one that filters long and short
UVA's as well as UVB's
A formula that won't break down and lose its power in sunlight -
in other words, a formula that's photostable
A protective formula with an SPF of 15 or higher.
An ideal sunscreen formula must also be
Water resistant
easy and pleasant to apply - otherwise you probably
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SPF 10...25...40...
What do the numbers mean?
Your sunscreen's Sun Protection Factor indicates the level of
protection it affords against sunburn. The numbers make it easier
for people to choose the sunscreen best suited to their complexions
and conditions of exposure.
In broad terms, you can say that an SPF
of 10 or under is Low
between 10 and 20 is Medium
between 20 and 40 is High
over 40 is Very High
Use sunscreen for protection, not to stay out longer in the sun! |
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SPF figures are averages that vary according to your skin type, the amount
of sunlight you're exposed to, the kind of sunscreen you use (cream, lotion,
oil...) and the quantity you apply. In lab tests where SPF's are determined,
researchers use 1 full ounce of sunscreen for each application.
Do you use that much when you're at the beach?
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