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What is the UV index, and why you should care…

To help reduce the sun’s harmful effects, try reducing sun exposure between 10 am – 4 pm, applying sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher every 2 hours when outside, wearing sunglasses with UV–A and UV–B protection , wearing a wide-brimmed hat, and using lip balm with SPF 15 or higher. … Sunburn indicates over exposure to UV-light and actually damages the skin, leaving it inflamed (as indicated by the skin’s red coloring and sensitivity), dry, chapped and visibly unappealing. … Continue reading

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Summertime is Here

WEAR SUN PROTECTION . It is so easy to get burned at the beach. Even on a cooler day, the sun can be brutal. Wear sunscreen at all time–even walking on the Strand or Tybrisa. Make sure your product protects against ultraviolet A (UVA) … UVB rays are to blame for sunburns as they affect just the top layers of skin. BOTH types of rays cause Photoaging, which results in fine lines & wrinkles. You need a minimum of SPF 30 and you should go up to a higher SPF when playing … Continue reading

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