Ten Tips For Using Sunblock
June 23, 2009 by Sanjib Sarkar
Filed under Skin Care
Sunblock is used by many people to help prevent sun burn and skin cancer. However, if you do not have the correct sunblock or use your sunblock incorrectly you will not prevent sun burn or skin cancer. Using these helpful tips, you can avoid sunburn and protect yourself against skin caner.
Tip #1 SPF Of 30 Or Higher Should Be Used When Applying Sunblock
Sunscreen provides a defense from sunburn and skin cancer. SPF 30 provides 30 times of protection from the sun. This basically means that if you get sun burned in 10 minutes, SPF 30 will provide 300 minutes of protection from the sun. SPF 15 will provide 150 minutes of defense from the sun if your skin gets burned in 10 minutes.
Tip #2 Use A Broad Spectrum Sunscreen
Sunblock with broad spectrum protection provides a defense against UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays exist even if there is no sun out. These rays may potential cause skin cancer. UVB rays exist when the sun comes out. These rays can cause sun burn and skin cancer if the skin is left unprotected.
Tip #3 Be Sure To Reapply Sun Block Early And Often
Sunblock is made less effective over time in water. This even happens to water proof sunblock. Apply sunblock liberally and often if you are close to water. Once time per hour should be the minimum. Use the sunblock day after day.
Tip #4 Be Sure To Apply Sun Block Even If You Are Just Resting In The Shade Away From Sun Light
This is because UVA rays are present even when there is no direct sun light.
Tip #5 Be Sure To Avoid Sun Block That Contain Oxybenzone
Oxybenzone is a toxic sunscreen that soaks into the skin which might be a contributing factor to skin cancer. Instead look for sunscreen that contains Zinc Oxide or Titanium Oxide.
Tip #6 Buy New Sun Screen Every Year
Most sun screen do not protect as well after 12 months because the ingredients start to lose the amount of sun protection that they can give.
Tip #7 Get Some Rest At Noon
12:00PM makes a perfect time to leave the rays of the sun. Get inside and take a break. The sun rays are the most powerful between 12:00PM and 3:00PM.
Tip #8 Sun Glasses, Hats and Tight Shirts Are Needed For Extra Protection
Wear UV sunglasses to protect your eyes, hat to protect your scalp and tight shirt to protect your body from the sun.
Tip #9 Take Special Care When Going To The Beach
Sunblock needs to used much more frequently when going to the beach. The sand and water increase the strength of the sun light. Higher altitudes also see an increase in the strength of the sun.
Tip #10 Water Should Be Consumed Frequently
Water keeps your skin hydrated and improves the protection of your sun block.
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The other week I went to watch a race, and I didn’t wear any sunblock, and boy what a mistake that was! My skin was burnt crisp!!! Needless to say I did see worse people besides me as far as the burning goes, but next time I go I will for sure wear sun block, I learned my lesson!
-Kevin