Sun Safety Tips


  • Budget brands work just as effectively as the more expensive varieties. Check the label to make sure they have the same active ingredients.
  • You can choose the right SPF based on your normal sun exposure limit. For example, if you're going to be outside for three hours (180 minutes) and you normally burn in just 10 minutes, you need an SPF of at least 18 (180 minutes divided by 10 = 18).
  • That's probably a little bit of overkill. Experts recommend using about 40 ml of sunscreen, or one handful.
  • In order for your skin to absorb the sunscreen properly, it must be clean and dry.
  • Thinking about laying out in the sun? Better get that sunscreen on at least 30 minutes beforehand, so your skin has time to properly absorb it.
  • The sun reaches its peak between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., so seek shelter in the middle of those hot summer days.
  • Although your risk of sunburn is greatly reduced by staying in the shade, the sun's rays can be reflected by sand, water and concrete, so there's still a chance to get burned.
  • Even waterproof sunscreen can rub off or be rendered less effective after swimming. Even excessive perspiration can reduce its effectiveness. Always reapply after swimming, sweating or toweling off.
  • Sunscreen isn't just to block out harmful rays and keep you free from pain-- it can also help keep your skin looking youthful well into your adult years. Experts recommend using a mild sunscreen every day, even when you're not going to the beach.
  • Even though the sun may be hiding, its harmful rays aren't. Up to 80 percent of UV radiation is still present on cloudy days.
  • Kids need even greater protection from the sun. Use specially formulated lotions that have higher SPFs and gentler ingredients for children.
  • Hold off-- petroleum jellies can actually make the pain worse and prevent healing. Look for an aloe-based moisturizer instead.
  • There are three types of UV rays: UVA, UVB and UVC. UVB are the worst for your eyes-- think of them as "UVBad" rays. Check the labels on sunglasses to make sure they filter them out.


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