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Sunscreens
A sunscreen
protects your skin from the suns Ultraviolet
(UV) radiation by either absorbing or reflecting the UV rays.
SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and is a measurement of the protection
level. This number, however, is based mainly on protection from UVB
and not UVA
rays. UVA rays are also important for skin cancer and skin aging.
Titanium dioxide and Parsol® 1789 are 2 newer compounds in sunscreens,
which provide broad coverage for both UVA & UVB.
- Apply sunscreen to all exposed areas of the skin including
easily overlooked areas such as the ears, lips, top of scalp,
back of neck, and feet.
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Applying sunscreen should be part of your daily routine. Small
exposures like walking your dog or riding in the car can add up
over time to increase your risk of skin cancer. Apply sunscreen
even on cloudy days, since the suns ultraviolet
rays still pass through the clouds.
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Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours after being in the water or exercising
or sweating.
- Wear a sunscreen with a SPF of 20 or greater that
provides protection from UVA & UVB. Look for suncreens with
either Z-Cote(transparent zinc oxide) or Titanium Dioxide. Some
recommendations are: Ti-Silc
Sheer, Ti-Silc
Untinted, and SkinCeuticals
daily sun defense.
  
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