Sunblock is used by millions to help stop sun burn and skin cancer. However, if you do not have the proper sunscreen, it will not stop sun burn or skin cancer. Using these tips, you can stop sunburn and protect yourself against skin caner.
Tip #1 Use Sun Block With A SPF Of 30 Or Higher
SPF 30 provides protection for most of the day. For example if you get sun burn in 10 minutes, SPF 30 will protect you for 300 minutes. If you use SP 15, you will be protected from the sun for 150 minutes.
Tip #2 Make Sure To Use A Broad Spectrum Sun Block
Broad spectrum sun blocks protect both UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays are present even when there is no sun and can lead to skin cancers. UVB rays are present when there is sun light out. People tan with UVB and UVB causes sun burn and also cancer if the skin in not protected.
Tip #3 Be Sure To Reapply Sun Block Early And Often
Water breaks down sun block even if the product is water proof. The sun will also break down your sun block over time. Reapply sun block at least once every hour if you are out in a pool. Be sure to use your sun screen daily.
Tip #4 Be Sure To Apply Sun Block Even If You Are Just Resting In The Shade Away From Sun Light
UVA rays are still touching your skin even thought their is no sunlight.
Tip #5 Oxybenzone should not be in your sunscreen.
A possible contributing factor to skin cancer is the ingredient Oxybenzone. Sunblock that has the ingredient Zinc Oxide or Titanium Oxide should be considered instead.
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 Take A Break At Midday
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, Tight Shirts and Hats Need To Be Warn
Wear UV sunglasses to protect your eyes, hat to protect your scalp and tight shirt to protect your body from the sun.
Tip #9 Going To The Beach Requires Extra Protection
Sun block may need to be reapplied more frequently since the sand and the water reflect the sun creating a stronger UVB ray. Higher altitudes also gives the sun more intensity.
Tip #10 Be Sure To Drink Plenty Of Water
Drinking water frequently improves sun protection and keeps your skin from drying out. - 15252
Tip #1 Use Sun Block With A SPF Of 30 Or Higher
SPF 30 provides protection for most of the day. For example if you get sun burn in 10 minutes, SPF 30 will protect you for 300 minutes. If you use SP 15, you will be protected from the sun for 150 minutes.
Tip #2 Make Sure To Use A Broad Spectrum Sun Block
Broad spectrum sun blocks protect both UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays are present even when there is no sun and can lead to skin cancers. UVB rays are present when there is sun light out. People tan with UVB and UVB causes sun burn and also cancer if the skin in not protected.
Tip #3 Be Sure To Reapply Sun Block Early And Often
Water breaks down sun block even if the product is water proof. The sun will also break down your sun block over time. Reapply sun block at least once every hour if you are out in a pool. Be sure to use your sun screen daily.
Tip #4 Be Sure To Apply Sun Block Even If You Are Just Resting In The Shade Away From Sun Light
UVA rays are still touching your skin even thought their is no sunlight.
Tip #5 Oxybenzone should not be in your sunscreen.
A possible contributing factor to skin cancer is the ingredient Oxybenzone. Sunblock that has the ingredient Zinc Oxide or Titanium Oxide should be considered instead.
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 Take A Break At Midday
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, Tight Shirts and Hats Need To Be Warn
Wear UV sunglasses to protect your eyes, hat to protect your scalp and tight shirt to protect your body from the sun.
Tip #9 Going To The Beach Requires Extra Protection
Sun block may need to be reapplied more frequently since the sand and the water reflect the sun creating a stronger UVB ray. Higher altitudes also gives the sun more intensity.
Tip #10 Be Sure To Drink Plenty Of Water
Drinking water frequently improves sun protection and keeps your skin from drying out. - 15252
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Sanjib Sarkar creates article content for Hmedicine.com. Hmedicine.com offers a broad spectrum sun block to help prevent sun burn and skin cancer. Find out more by visiting our homeopathic remedies store.