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Time to be Sun Smart! Choosing effective Sunscreen products

S un protection is still overlooked despite all the evidence of its harmful effects. Sunscreen is vital to protect from the sun’s damaging UV rays but how do we pick from a shelf full of products this summer? What does it all mean? SPF: The SPF (sun protection factor) of a sunscreen relates to the time it takes for skin to burn after you have applied it. SP30+ product filters out more than 96% of UVB while the new high protection SPF50+ products about 98% when applied correctly. It’s important that sun seekers understand that the level of sun protection doesn’t change dramatically it’s more about the testing of the product and the labelling. The high rating does not mean it has more chemicals or you can get away with applying less of it and less often. Broad Spectrum: means the product effectively protects both AVB but importantly, UVA Rays. UVB rays cause DNA damage that can lead to skin cancer. UVA rays break down collagen in the skin, causing premature ageing and wrinkles. Water Resistance: means that the sun protect and product can withstand immersion in water for up to 4 hours.

Sunscreen Hints: 1. Apply enough sunscreen to reach the SPF of the product. Generally the technique in which people apply sunscreen is lacking. They don’t apply enough sunscreen in a thick enough layer. The Cancer Council recommends adults to apply about a teaspoon to each limb, back, chest, head and neck. 2. Apply sunscreen before heading out into the sun as it takes time for sunscreen to bind strongly to the skin. Think ahead and apply at least 30 mins to 60 mins to let it soak in. 3. Reapply..put another coat on every 2 hours or more frequently if you have been swimming, exercising and sweating a lot, or if it’s really humid. Don’t forget about other sun protective clothing, hat sunglasses and to seek shade. Sunburn Tips: Drink fluids to rehydrate, cold water compresses to ease pain, pain relief tablets to lower your tempeature, over the counter soothing gels eg. aloe vera or a pain relieving spray to relieve the symptoms and to help the skin to heal. Use a good moisturizer to rehydrate your skin

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