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| When enjoying the great outdoors, you have to | | | | its legit protection. |
| make sure you are staying protected from the | | | | When shopping, opt for UV clothing with a |
| sun’s rays. Sun protective clothing and UV | | | | broad spectrum UV coverage that |
| protective clothing, particularly Sun Hats are | | | | protects against ALL of the harmful rays of the |
| important in protecting the skin against cancer and | | | | sun. |
| premature aging. It’s important to | | | | IMPORTANT: Make sure you are purchasing |
| understand the facts about how UV clothing and a | | | | UV protective clothing that is put together and |
| sun hat can protect your skin and you’ll be | | | | manufactured with strict AAD guidelines, you |
| less likely to get wrinkles, sun-spots, and hurtful | | | | don’t want to find yourself getting harmed |
| sunburns. For starters, sun protection clothing | | | | by the sun. |
| isn’t just about covering up against direct | | | | Apply sunscreen 20 minutes prior to you going |
| sunlight or the unbearable at times - summer sun. | | | | outdoors and always be diligent in reapplying |
| Statistics stated from the American Academy of | | | | every two hours, always after swimming. |
| Dermatology) show that up to 80 percent of | | | | Use the temp and sun-strength outside as a |
| ultraviolet (UV) rays can pass through clouds or if | | | | guide to gauge what types of sun protective |
| you up in the mountains in winter, it can reflect | | | | clothing are good to wear, remember it’s |
| off the snow. Also, even though you’re | | | | your body and your life, respect it
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| indoors you still can’t get sunburned or | | | | Always protect your neck, ears, nose, hands |
| harmed by the sun — some types of | | | | and anything else that has a chance to get |
| window glass blocks the UVB that causes most | | | | exposed from the sun’s rays. |
| harmful damage, however there are still damaging | | | | It’s a good idea to always limit your |
| UVA rays that can still penetrate, and do as much | | | | time in the sun, during the day between 11am and |
| damage as being out side. The fact of the matter | | | | 3pm is when the sun is at its strongest. |
| is, you can’t escape the sun, plain and | | | | Be mindful that glass, water and snow reflect |
| simple. Sun protection clothing is a must, | | | | the sun’s rays. |
| specifically types of sun protective clothing like UV | | | | Wear sun hats, particularly wide brimmed hats, |
| clothing or UV protection clothing, and sun hats | | | | and sunglasses to add additional protection. The |
| are a must. A sun hat in particular is always a | | | | sun’s rays can penetrate lightly colored and |
| good measure and can be worn indoors or out, | | | | thin fabrics so always try to wear darker, tightly |
| year round, every day — 365 days a year | | | | woven fabrics, one’s specifically made for |
| if you’d like. | | | | sun protection. Pants and long sleeved shirts will |
| Below are some tips you can follow to make sure | | | | ultimately help in your mission to stay protected. |
| that you are protecting yourself from the harmful | | | | Go for it! Trade your tanning lotion and |
| rays of the sun: | | | | fake-and-bake’ tanning beds for a sun |
| #1, make sure you are wearing the proper | | | | hat and sunless self tanner, Mystic Tan, and |
| sun protection clothing, COVER UP! | | | | airbrushing. |
| Use water proof sunscreen with a sun | | | | Most importantly: Go to the Doctor and get |
| protection factor (SPF) of at least 30. Look for | | | | annual skin checks. |
| the AAD information, the Skin Cancer | | | | |