ANSWERS TO YOUR SUNCREENÂ 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 APPLICATIONÂ TIPS
USE A SHOT GLASS AMOUNT ON YOUR WHOLE BODY
REAPPLY EVERYÂ 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. Â 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.
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