Posts Tagged 'SPF'

Sun Protection – Why you need and how to get it

SPF numbers indicate the length of time one can spend in the sun without risk of burning. When using a SPF 15 sunscreen , a fair-skinned person who normally sunburns in 20 minutes of midday sun exposure may tolerate 15 times 20 minutes …

Stay Safe In The sun

Use the 5-S mnemonic to remember sun safety : Slop on some sunscreen (at least SPF 30). Slurp up some water. Slip on a shirt—you can buy SPF 50 shirts and clothing now. Slap on a sun hat—with at least a 3″ brim all the way around, …

Illuminating Potential Issues With Prolonged Sun Exposure

Most important of all, apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor SPF of at lE. 15, even when its cnoisyy. Dont 4get to apply it to usually missed areas, such as ears, nose and top of ur feet. …

How does sunscreen protect your skin?

How Sunscreen Lotion Protects your Skin? Sun Protection Factor. The SPF of a sunscreen is a laboratory measure of the effectiveness of sunscreen; the higher the SPF, the more protection a sunscreen offers against UV-B (the ultraviolet radiation that causes sunburn). …

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 [...]

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, internet or tv station to know the UV-index predictions for that day. At last, get [...]

Health And Fitness: 13 Healthy Habits to Improve Your Life

Each year drowsy driving causes more than 100000 car crashes, 1500 deaths, and tens of thousands of injuries, reports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NSF recommends taking a 15 to 20 minute nap. Because it takes about 30 minutes for the …. Always wear sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher. * Don a hat with a brim and wear other protective clothing. * Don’t deliberately sunbathe . * Try to avoid sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.. Healthy Habit No. …