According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, 1 in 5 Americans will get skin cancer in their lifetime. We wanna change that.
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Avoid making a rookie mistake—reapply sunscreen every 2 hours and after swimming, sweating, and toweling off.
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Remember those easy to forget areas like your ears, nose, shoulders, chest, and neck.
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Don’t underestimate cloudy days. 90% of UV rays still find their way through clouds, which means even if it’s not a beautiful sunny day, you can still get fried.
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We know it’s tough but try to limit sun exposure when the sun’s rays are most intense (10am to 4pm).
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Reflections off water and snow can increase sun exposure by up to 50%. Keep that in mind when you’re surfing or on the slopes.
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Keep newborns out of direct sunlight and always cover them with shade. Check with your pediatrician before applying sunscreen to children under 6 months.
What's an SPF?
The SPF (Sun Protection Factor) on a bottle of sunscreen indicates the level of protection we’re getting from the sun’s UVB rays—which are the sun rays most commonly responsible for sunburns and skin cancer.
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Mineral vs Non-Mineral Sunscreen
Both mineral and non-mineral sunscreen offer Broad Spectrum protection. So, what’s the difference between these two sunscreen types?
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