Posts Tagged 'skin damage'

Is the sun dangerous?

Unfortunately, nowadays the sun can be dangerous. Therefore you should get the right sun protection when sunbathing. Whether you want to  get a beautiful sun tan at the beach or just walk around in your home town doing some shopping, your should always be protected from the sun. The higher the sun in the sky, [...]

Protecting children from sunburn is vitally important

Living in coastal areas, where the so many of us of enjoy boating, fishing and going to beach, it’s especially important that we protect our skin. McDonald that will protect you from both UVA and UVB light rays.  UVA rays are longer rays of light that penetrate the skin deeper and probably are more likely [...]

Some beauty products protect against sunburn

Some products not only add to the beauty of your skin, but they also protect you against [tag]skin damage[/tag] and [tag]sunburn[/tag]. In fact they act like a [tag]sunscreen[/tag], because they carry an [tag]SPF[/tag] that is high enough to protect you from the harmful rays of the sun. (Either JavaScript is not active or you are [...]

EPA warning to Memorial Day vacationers:

“Any change in your skin, whether burned or slightly tanned, is a sign of ultraviolet radiation damage,” said Drusilla Hufford, director of EPA’s Stratospheric Protection Division and council co-chair. “The good news is you can … EPA is encouraging schools to participate by pledging to incorporate sun safety into their activities. Through the website listed below, participating classrooms can receive a Don’t Fry Day poster and a classroom set of sun safety stickers. …

Sun Protection for Kids: Travel Savvy Mom

Sunscreen is a big topic, and we’ll have a more comprehensive guest post that does it justice on Thursday (May is sun safety and skin cancer awareness month in case you hadn’t heard). … clothing is treated with chemicals, which sounds sort of scary unless you consider the fact that sunscreen is too. I’ve personally never gotten burned through my clothes, but apparently this is a UVA vs. UVB situation. UVB damage is visible immediately in the form of a sunburn . …

AHA Safety – Sun Sensitivity: Skin Care Hub

An additional concern arose as FDA prepared its 1996 report on AHA safety : Some people who had reported adverse reactions cited increased sun sensitivity. In addition, one industry-sponsored study found that participants whose skin was … Another study that looked at the effects of glycolic acid on production of sunburn cells (markers for UV-induced skin damage) found that people who received the AHA product in the presence of UV radiation experienced twice the cell …

Keep Your Cool by the Pool – Add a Shade Structure

Shade structures block the sun’s most harmful UV rays, making them the best source of protection from sunburn and potential skin cancers. Even a few hours unprotected in bright mid-afternoon sunlight can cause irreparable damage to one’s skin. … Adding a shade structure high enough to cover the lifeguards’ tower seats can ensure that they can keep an eye on everyone while staying out of the sun’s burning eye. Safety for them means added safety for guests. …