So you went to the pool and had an amazing time soaking up the sun and swimming in the water, when all of a sudden, you realize – wait...Did I put sunscreen on my shoulders? Or maybeDid I re-apply after toweling off?Even the most prudent of sun protectors make mistakes sometimes – and when we do, we turn that nasty shade of lobster-red and wait for the inevitable shedding to … [Read more...]
What Does UPF Mean?
It’s the weekend, the sun is out and you are excited to head outside to get some sun on your skin.Sunscreen – checkSunglasses – checkHat – checkWith all the other things you have to remember when heading out into the sun, you would think that simply putting on clothes to cover a majority of your precious skin would be enough to protect those areas from the harsh effects of the … [Read more...]
How To Spot Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the US. That fact alone should make you take sun protection more seriously.Sunscreen, long sleeved shirts or pants, hats, and sunglasses go a long way when it comes to preventing skin cancer. But skin cancer can also develop in areas that are not as commonly exposed to the sun. That’s pretty scary, right?So even if you’re doing … [Read more...]
Does Sunscreen Expire?
Applying sunscreen is a regular activity but what happens when sunscreen expires? There are a lot of questions that may come up for you when your sunscreen goes bad. To help keep stress levels down and sun protection up, here are the answers to some of those questions.Does sunscreen expire?Does sunscreen have an expiration date?Does zinc sunscreen expire?Does unopened sunscreen … [Read more...]
Sun Safety for Kids
It’s commonly known that getting the right amount of vitamin D is good for anyone’s health, helping with calcium regulation and strengthening the immune system. Not only that, but most of us tend to feel happier and more energized after spending some time in the sun. This is particularly important for children, whose bones and teeth are still developing and can use all the … [Read more...]
Why Is Sunscreen Important?
It’s natural. When the sun is shining and the weather is lovely and warm, you want to be outside. A day at the beach, a nice afternoon hike, you name it. And I’m right there with you - nothing beats hiking to the top of a summit and being rewarded with a breathtaking view, seeing the sun glint off of the surface of a lake that is now far below me. Being outside and reconnecting … [Read more...]
How To Apply Sunscreen
Whether it’s summer or winter, sunny or cloudy, whether you’re fair-skinned or dark, you should know how to apply sunscreen to protect yourself and your family. This is especially true because sunscreen is something you should use each and every day that you’re exposed to the sun.It’s not just a product for summer when you know you’re at a higher risk of sun damage. After all, … [Read more...]
