Summer Fun Safety Tips

6/24/2016 (Permalink)

Summer Sun Safety Tips

Whether you are simply planning to spend some time in the sunshine at home this summer or you’ve got a vacation coming up, protect your skin from the sun and keep it healthy with sun safety tips and recommendations from SERVPRO of Lexington.

·         60% of adults reported being sunburnt in the past year

·         1 oz of sunscreen should be applied to your entire body and reapplied every 2 hours.

·         Only broad spectrum sunscreens with an SPF of 15% or higher can protect skin from UVA and UVB rays

·         The sun’s rays are the strongest from 10am to 4 pm. Limit your time in the sun during these hours

·         Sunscreen expires within two to three years but your bottle shouldn’t last for that long.

·         A family of 4 should use an entire bottle of sunscreen during a long weekend.

·         It only take 10 mins for a baby’s skin to burn, but sunscreen is not safe for infants under 6 months. Keep babies out of the sun.

·         30 mins is the average time it take for sunscreen to soak into the skin and work effectively

·         You will still need sunscreen on a cloudy day. 80 % of the sun’s rays can pass through clouds and fog.

·         There is no SPF with 100% protection. SPF 15 blocks out 93% of UVB rays, while SPF 30 blocks out 97%

·         Sunscreen is only 1 level of defense. Add wide- brimmed hats, protective clothing and sunglasses for more coverage.

·         The risk of melanoma is 75% higher for those who have used tanning beds before the age of 35.

·         Water- resistant isn’t water resistant forever. You need to reapply after only 80 mins in the water.

Content Sources: www.webmd.com and www.cdc.com