Sun Protection

There has been a lot of research on sun protection and on the Dr Oz show he clarified a few myths and made clear on what sort of sunprotection you need to look for.

 The FDA now have requirements in force that will ensure that sunscreen products are clearly labeled as to their broad-spectrum protection and sun protection factor (or SPF), and whether they protect against only sunburn, or protect against both sunburn and skin cancer. The requirements also will ban misleading terms such as “waterproof” to describe these products.

 Extending the compliance date allows manufacturers the necessary time to test their products for broad-spectrum protection and properly label them.

Always use a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen rated SPF 30 or more. “Broad-spectrum” provides protection from both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB rays). To clear up a misconception: Something rated SPF 30 is NOT “twice as strong” as something with an SPF 15.
Water resistance sunscreens must be re- applied every 40 to 80 minutes as youe sweat or wash off any of the UV protection.

HERE ARE SOME OF THE SUN PROTECTION PRODUCTS RECOMMENDED



The L'Oreal Sublime Sun Body comes in a spray form wwhich is great for applying to kids on the go, it is the best all purpose sunscreen. Use a shot glass worth of sunscreen to start and when re-applying. It’s always better to be safe than sorry, and a shot glass is about the right amount of sunscreen to put on before you head outside – even on a cloudy day. Re-apply that much sunscreen every two hours, or after swimming or sweating. Be fashion-forward and sun-safe.

Enhance your outdoor wardrobe with everything from wide-brimmed hats to UV-resistant clothing. When used with sunscreen, these clothing items provide effective and, yes, fashionable protection from the sun’s harmful rays. Pack a sun-protection “Go Bag” before heading out. Once you hit the beach, park or playground, you will be out of luck if you forget your sunscreen.

It’s best to follow the tips above, but packing a “Go Bag” prior to a day at the beach, on the baseball diamond or picnicking in the park is always a good idea. Pack at least one family-sized bottle of sunscreen, hats and sunglasses for your group just to be sure you’re sun safe once outside.