Year Round Sun Protection: How can we stay safe and protect ourselves from skin cancer?
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1. Sunscrean
1.1. Use a sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher whenever you spend time outdoors.
1.1.1. What is SPF?
1.1.1.1. SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor, which is a measure of how well the sunscreen deflects UVB rays. Manufacturers calculate SPF based on how long it takes to sunburn skin that's been treated with the sunscreen as compared with skin that hasn't been treated with sunscreen.
1.1.2. What Qualifies as time spent outdoors?
1.1.2.1. Athletics, shopping, picknicking, walking, jogging, gardening, etc...
1.1.3. What is Broad Spectrum Sunscreen?
1.1.3.1. There are two types of UV light that can harm your skin — UVA and UVB. A broad-spectrum, or full-spectrum, sunscreen is designed to protect you from both.
1.1.4. How much sunscreen should I apply?
1.1.4.1. Apply it liberally and evenly to all exposed skin. The average adult in a bathing suit should use approximately one ounce of sunscreen per application. Not using enough will effectively reduce the products SPF and the protection you get.
1.1.4.2. Be sure to vover often-missed spots: lips, ears, around the eyes, neck, scalp if hair is thinning, hands, and feet.
1.1.4.2.1. Here is an example of how much Sunscreen you should put on as a kid.
1.1.5. How often should I reapply?
1.1.5.1. Reapply at least every 2 hours, more often if some of the product may have been removed whild swimming, sweating, or towel-drying.
1.2. Do we have to use sunscreen in the winter? If so, why?
1.2.1. Yes, the snow reflects the sun's rays, so sunburn is possible even if you're cold. When you're outdoors in the winter, wear sunscreen on any exposed areas. Use lip balm that contains sunscreen, too.
1.3. Five facts about your sunscreen:
2. Cover Up
2.1. What clothing can we wear to cover up?
2.1.1. Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Tightly woven fabrics and dark colors, such as deep blue and black, or bright colors, such as orange and red, offer more protection. If you can see light through a fabric, UV rays can get through too. Water makes fabrics more translucent, so do not rely on a wet T-shirt.
2.2. Will hats cover us up well? If so what kind is best?
2.2.1. A broad-brimmed hat goes a long way toward preventing skin cancer in often-exposed areas like the neck, ears, scalp, and face. Opt for a 3-4 inch brim that extends all around the hat. Baseball caps and visors shade the face but leave neck, lower face, and ears exposed
2.3. Are sunglasses useful to protect our eyes with? If so how?
2.3.1. UV-blocking sunglasses with wraparound or large frames protect your eyelids and the sensitive skin around your eyes, common sites for skin cancer and sun-induced aging. Sunglasses also help reduce the risk of cataracts later in life.
2.4. There is a new style for swimwear
3. Seek the Shade
3.1. Shade under a tree or shelter is a good idea to stay out of the direct sunlight, however ssunlight bouncing off reflects surfaces can reach you even beneath an umbrella or a tree.
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3.1.2. Prerequisites