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Good sun protection is priceless
Too much sun bathing without proper protection will cause sunburn. Too much sunburn leads to skin damage and premature aging of the skin. Eventually this will lead in turn to serious skin diseases, like skin cancer. But is doesn’t have … Continue reading
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Sun bathing and skin type
It’s a sunny day. You and your friend go to the beach. You plan to stay all day. So you need protection from the harmful UV-rays. You apply sunscreen, with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 12. Because you care … Continue reading
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How long to get sunburn
Yesterday the above title popped up in my stats and I immediately realised that this is the most important question one can ask with regard to tanning and exposure to UV-rays. Mostly you’ll have to do with the small print … Continue reading
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Top Five Sun Safety Tips | Smart Traveller
Although for many of us, relaxing on the beach is the perfect way to take a break, not taking sun safety precautions can lead to painful sunburn , heat exhaustion, dehydration and also increase our chances of getting skin cancer. However, these health problems can be … Apply sun cream regularly. It’s important to choose the right sun screen and use it correctly. You need protection from two types of ultraviolet radiation waves emitted by the sun – UVB rays and UVA rays. … Continue reading
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How long can you safely stay in the sun?
This site provides you with a calculator that collects a few simple data, such as your skin type, the UV-index and the sun protection factor (SPF) of your sunscreen. It then calculates your safe tanning time. This is the time … Continue reading
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How to get the right sun tanning protection?
First of all you should protect your skin. Get the right advice from your doctor or pharmacist. He can determine your skin type and tell you which SPF (sun protection factor) is safe for you. Next, consult your local newspaper, … Continue reading
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Sun Safety is a Must for All
Sun safety should be incorporated in every home, school, workplace and recreational facility and should include methods of sun protection such as sunscreen , protective eyewear and apparel, hats and even canopies and awnings. … Continue reading
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