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10 Sunscreen Tips
10 Sunscreen Tips
From: Wendy Bumgardner
Your Guide To Walking
Every walker should wear sunscreen every time they walk. "Welcome evidence suggests that more people are becoming aware about the dangers of UVA and UVB rays," says Ray Richardson, Technical Operations Director for Calypso sun care products. "But there are still too many ignoring the advice and taking unnecessary risks by underestimating the potential harm." He offers these tips:
- PUT ENOUGH ON: The recommended application for adequate
protection is 35 to 40ml per person per session (a handful). "So someone
may think they are applying SPF-15, say, but if they don't use the correct
amount then it may only be equivalent to SPF8," says Richardson.
- BUDGET BRANDS: are just as effective as the more
expensive brands.
- APPLY CORRECTLY: Sunscreen should be applied to clean, dry skin 30 minutes before exposure to the sun which allows it time to absorb properly.
- TAKE TIME OUT IN THE SHADE: between 11 a.m. and 3
p.m. when the sun is the strongest, but still apply sun screen because
sand, concrete and water can reflect harmful rays.
- REAPPLY: Perspiration, exercise, swimming and towel-drying
removes sun creams from the skin so you should reapply after taking
part in any of these activities, even if the product is waterproof.
- EVERYDAY USE: of sun lotions on your face and back
of the hands will limit the chances of developing dry leathery skin,
wrinkles, mottling and other signs of premature aging and skin cancer.
- COVER UP: in the sun with loose cotton clothing,
a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses with UV protection.
- USE A "Broad Spectrum" SUNSCREEN: with a sun protection
factor of at least 15 to protect against harmful UVA and UVB rays.
- OVERCAST WEATHER: still requires sunscreen in summer
because 80% of ultra-violet radiation is still present on cloudy days.
- CHILDREN AND BABIES: need greater protection so use
specially formulated kids ranges with gentler ingredients and higher
SPFs.
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