ANSWERS TO YOUR SUNCREEN  QUESTIONS

"Do I need to wear sunscreen daily?"

Q:

YES!

Sun damage can not only cause pre-maturing aging, wrinkles, and dark spots.  But even scarier - melanoma, which is on the rise.  So wear it every day and protect your skin.

"What are the best tips for protecting my skin?"

Q:

SUNSCREEN APPLICATION  TIPS

USE A SHOT GLASS AMOUNT ON YOUR WHOLE BODY

REAPPLY EVERY  2 HOURS

DON'T FORGET EARS, FEET, SCALP + LIPS

BEYOND SUNSCREEN

HOW TO FURTHER PROTECT YOUR SKIN

sit in the shade

wear hats + cover up

Avoid peak times 10 AM - 4PM

no  tanning beds

"Will a higher SPF protect me more?"

Q:

SPF

SPF, or Sun Protection Factor, of at least 30 block 97 percent of the sun’s rays. Properly applied SPF 50 sunscreen blocks 98 percent of UVB rays; SPF 100 blocks 99 percent.

A higher SPF gives people a false sense of security.  You still need to reapply SPF 75 the same amount as SPF 30.

"What is the difference between UVA and UVB?"

Q:

UVA vs. UVB

Ultraviolet A (UVA) Rays: Causes wrinkles, the most common. Ultraviolet B (UVB) Rays: Cause sunburns; the most dangerous.