Is Your Sunscreen Keeping You Safe? Skin Care Treatment

Written by suNNy on 25 May 2009 – 19:27 -

sunburn1 300x225 Is Your Sunscreen Keeping You Safe? Skin Care TreatmentSunscreen is an important first line of protection against sun exposure, but experts warn that some of the ingredients can lose their effectiveness over time. Bottles that have been sitting on the shelf for more than a year may not provide … Along with replacing sunscreen yearly, here are other sun safety tips to remember:

  • Apply a sun block with a rating of SPF 15 or higher
  • Reapply sun block every two hours, and immediately after swimming or heavy perspiration
  • Provide additional protection by wearing a broad rimmed hat, sunglasses, long-sleeved shirts and pants
  • Avoid excessive exposure to the sun, especially during the peak hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In case you catch a sunburn, use one of these 36 remedies to cure your burns. But, remember, prevention is the best cure you can get.

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FDA approves new regulations for sunscreen labels

Written by suNNy on 25 May 2009 – 17:41 -

The Food and Drug Administration has approved new rules for labels on bottles of sun screen . The new rules will inform consumers about UVA rays protection , which have been linked to skin cancer and aging. Currently, bottles of sunscreen track their … The new rules for UVA rays addresses the concern that those specifically, can lead to skin cancers and aging of the skin, even though they aren’t linked to sunburns like UVB rays. The debate on UVA ray protection has lasted …

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SPF 1000000000 « Mom and Pop Place Blog

Written by suNNy on 22 May 2009 – 18:52 -

sun protection on the beach 300x196 SPF 1000000000 « Mom and Pop Place BlogPeople are looking for advice on how to deal with sun exposure with their young kids. Everyone wants to protect their little ones from sunburn . But what about Vitamin D? And what about scary sunscreen chemicals? … When it comes to sun protection , I think a little common sense is the best tool. Go ahead and use sunblock (the right way), but don’t forget that hats and sunglasses and stroller umbrellas are important methods of protection too. The sun’s UV rays are …

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Summer skin must-haves

Written by suNNy on 21 May 2009 – 21:11 -

Regardless of your skin tone, protecting your skin with a minimal sunscreen can save you from spottiness, sunburns and even cancer. Here are some great skin solutions to cater to all your skin’s need throughout the summer: … As for sunscreens , spray bottles usually give you effective sun protection with an even reach to minimize streakiness. Coco suggests Minesol Protect by Roc with an SPF 30. Developed with dermatologists, Minesol Protect atomizer provides expert …

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How to Prevent and Treat Childhood Sports Injuries …

Written by suNNy on 21 May 2009 – 20:42 -

Remember to include sunscreen and a hat (when possible) to reduce the chance of sunburn , which is a type of injury to the skin. Sun protection may also decrease the chances of malignant melanoma—a potentially deadly skin cancer—or other skin cancers that … Injury prevention: Strength training (particularly knees and shoulders), aerobics (exercises that develop the strength and endurance of heart and lungs), warmup exercises, proper coaching, and use of safety equipment. …

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Health Alert: Common sunscreen ingredient may cause cancer …

Written by suNNy on 18 May 2009 – 17:14 -

But how safe are sunscreens?

Hines says she’s never thought about the ingredients, just about things like whether it’s waterproof, can it be used on her face and what are her friends using. Medical experts say the ingredients are key to protection, but debate rages about the safety of a common ingredient in sunscreens oxybenzone, also known as benzophenone 3, an organic compound.
A study by the Centers for Disease Control found the compound in 97 percent of the 2,500 human urine samples tested. Now some health experts and environmentalists question its safety.

A database created by the Environmental Working Group, based in Washington DC, lists more than 1,000 sunscreens and their ingredients. Read more »


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UV Maternity Swimsuits: Protecting You and Your Baby

Written by suNNy on 13 May 2009 – 20:39 -

sun safety in the water UV Maternity Swimsuits: Protecting You and Your BabyMaternity swimsuits can help not only against sunburn which is often quite painful, but also deter ultraviolet rays which can do some permanent harm to skin. … The rays of the sun contain a myriad of light waves that are often invisible to the eye. While a normal, healthy person can simply splash on a little sunscreen to do the job, a mother needs all the protection she can get if she does not want to endanger her baby. maternity swimsuits …

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