Sep 22nd, 2008 by suNNy
Babies have little melanin, the pigment that gives color to skin, hair and eyes and provides some sun protection . But since infants’ delicate skin is too sensitive for sunscreen , protect those under 6 months with long sleeves, …
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Health & Medical Informations : Summertime Safety Tips
Sep 22nd, 2008 by suNNy
SPF numbers indicate the length of time one can spend in the sun without risk of burning. When using a SPF 15 sunscreen , a fair-skinned person who normally sunburns in 20 minutes of midday sun exposure may tolerate 15 times 20 minutes …
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Sun Protection - Why you need and how to get it
Sep 10th, 2008 by suNNy
Clouds are inadequate protection against UVB rays. Up to 80% of UVB rays still get through to the earth’s surface on cloudy days. When picking sunscreen product it is imperative that the sun protection factor (SPF) be 15 or higher. …
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Health Advice: Dangers of Sunburns
Sep 10th, 2008 by suNNy
Gold says the sunscreen you use should be “broad-spectrum” covering both the UVA and UVB rays. He explains that UVB rays are associated with what we know as sunburns , but UVA rays penetrate deeper and can be associated with more sun …
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Kids and sun safety: Doctors answer your top questions
Sep 10th, 2008 by suNNy
The sun uv radiation is damaging to your skin and that of your loved ones! Over exposure to ultraviolet radiation can cause short term health effects such as sunburn , wrinkles and sun spots; and long term exposure to ultraviolet …
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Sun Protection Messages and Children Safety
Sep 10th, 2008 by suNNy
The Skin Cancer Foundation states that most people receive about 80 percent of their lifetime sun exposure before the age of 18. Just one blistering sunburn in childhood is estimated to double the risk of melanoma later in life. …
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5 Myths About Protecting Yourself from Skin Cancer
Sep 9th, 2008 by suNNy
Most important of all, apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor SPF of at lE. 15, even when its cnoisyy. Dont 4get to apply it to usually missed areas, such as ears, nose and top of ur feet. …
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Illuminating Potential Issues With Prolonged Sun Exposure
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