Protect the Skin You’re In!
Sun Facts:
- The sun emits ultraviolet (UV) radiation which is responsible for premature skin aging, eye damage, skin cancer, and immune system suppression.
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UVA penetrates
glass and is the major cause of skin aging and wrinkling. It plays a primary role in tanning. The skin
darkens in an attempt to prevent further skin damage, which can lead to skin
cancer.Look for these and aim for the highest amount ofUVA & UVB protection.
- Tanning booths increase the risk of developing skin cancer. Exposure to tanning beds at a young age increases the risk of developing melanoma by 75%.
- UVB is primarily responsible for skin reddening and sunburn. The most significant amount of UVB hits between 10 AM and 4 PM (April to October), but these rays can damage your skin year-round.
Sun Protection Factor (SPF) indicates how long it will take for UVB rays to redden skin when using a sunscreen, compared to how long skin would take to redden without the product. For instance, someone using a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 will take 30 times longer to redden than without the sunscreen. An SPF 15 sunscreen screens 93% while SPF 50 screens 98% of the sun’s UVB rays. The Skin Cancer Foundation maintains that SPFs of 15 or higher are necessary for adequate protection.
Apply 1
ounce to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours, or immediately after swimming or excessive
sweating.
Practice Safe Sun:
- Avoid tanning
- Pass up the booth
- Prevent burning
- Cover up with clothing,
- including a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses. Special laundry additives can also be washed right into regular fabrics to provide extra UV protection.
- Use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day. For extended outdoor activity, use a water-resistant, broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
- Examine your skin head-to-toe every month.
- See your physician every year for a professional skin exam.
- Daily use of sunscreen is very beneficial. Researchers found that daily application of an SPF 16 sunscreen to the head, neck, arms, and hands reduced melanoma incidence by 50%.
- Polarized lenses help prevent eye damage!
For more information, please visit http://www.skincancer.org or speak to
your Ciampa’s staff member today!
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