Sunblock is used by millions to help stop sun burn and skin cancer. However, if you do not have the proper sunscreen, it will not stop sun burn or skin cancer. Using these tips, you can stop sunburn and protect yourself against skin caner.
Tip #1 Use Sun Block With A SPF Of 30 Or Higher
Sunscreen provides a defense from sunburn and skin cancer. SPF 30 provides 30 times of protection from the sun. This basically means that if you get sun burned in 10 minutes, SPF 30 will provide 300 minutes of protection from the sun. SPF 15 will provide 150 minutes of defense from the sun if your skin gets burned in 10 minutes.
Tip #2 Make Sure To Use A Broad Spectrum Sun Block
Broad spectrum sun blocks protect both UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays are present even when there is no sun and can lead to skin cancers. UVB rays are present when there is sun light out. People tan with UVB and UVB causes sun burn and also cancer if the skin in not protected.
Tip #3 Sunbock Needs To Be Applied Frequently To Offer Proper Protection
Sunblock is made less effective over time in water. This even happens to water proof sunblock. Apply sunblock liberally and often if you are close to water. Once time per hour should be the minimum. Use the sunblock day after day.
Tip #4 Apply Sunscreen in the shade.
UVA rays from the sun are still penetrating your skin even though you are not in the sunlight.
Tip #5 Be Sure To Avoid Sun Block That Contain Oxybenzone
A possible contributing factor to skin cancer is the ingredient Oxybenzone. Sunblock that has the ingredient Zinc Oxide or Titanium Oxide should be considered instead.
Tip #6 New Sun Screen Should Be Purchased Yearly
Many sunblock do not provide the same level of defense after a year of time. The sunblock loses the amount of sun defense that they once could give.
Tip #7 Take Some Time Off At 12:00PM
The proper time to get out of the sun is 12:00PM. The rays from the sun are the much stronger during the 12:00PM to 3:00PM time period.
Tip #8 Sun Glasses, Hats and Tight Shirts Are Needed For Extra Protection
Sunglasses with UV protection protect your eyes, a hat will defend your scalp from the sun rays and a tight shirt will block the sun rays from your body.
Tip #9 Be Extra Careful When Going To The Beach
Sunblock needs to used much more frequently when going to the beach. The sand and water increase the strength of the sun light. Higher altitudes also see an increase in the strength of the sun.
Tip #10 Keep Your Body Hydrated With Water
Your skin stays hydrated and the defense of your sunscreen increases if you drink plenty of water. - 15438
Tip #1 Use Sun Block With A SPF Of 30 Or Higher
Sunscreen provides a defense from sunburn and skin cancer. SPF 30 provides 30 times of protection from the sun. This basically means that if you get sun burned in 10 minutes, SPF 30 will provide 300 minutes of protection from the sun. SPF 15 will provide 150 minutes of defense from the sun if your skin gets burned in 10 minutes.
Tip #2 Make Sure To Use A Broad Spectrum Sun Block
Broad spectrum sun blocks protect both UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays are present even when there is no sun and can lead to skin cancers. UVB rays are present when there is sun light out. People tan with UVB and UVB causes sun burn and also cancer if the skin in not protected.
Tip #3 Sunbock Needs To Be Applied Frequently To Offer Proper Protection
Sunblock is made less effective over time in water. This even happens to water proof sunblock. Apply sunblock liberally and often if you are close to water. Once time per hour should be the minimum. Use the sunblock day after day.
Tip #4 Apply Sunscreen in the shade.
UVA rays from the sun are still penetrating your skin even though you are not in the sunlight.
Tip #5 Be Sure To Avoid Sun Block That Contain Oxybenzone
A possible contributing factor to skin cancer is the ingredient Oxybenzone. Sunblock that has the ingredient Zinc Oxide or Titanium Oxide should be considered instead.
Tip #6 New Sun Screen Should Be Purchased Yearly
Many sunblock do not provide the same level of defense after a year of time. The sunblock loses the amount of sun defense that they once could give.
Tip #7 Take Some Time Off At 12:00PM
The proper time to get out of the sun is 12:00PM. The rays from the sun are the much stronger during the 12:00PM to 3:00PM time period.
Tip #8 Sun Glasses, Hats and Tight Shirts Are Needed For Extra Protection
Sunglasses with UV protection protect your eyes, a hat will defend your scalp from the sun rays and a tight shirt will block the sun rays from your body.
Tip #9 Be Extra Careful When Going To The Beach
Sunblock needs to used much more frequently when going to the beach. The sand and water increase the strength of the sun light. Higher altitudes also see an increase in the strength of the sun.
Tip #10 Keep Your Body Hydrated With Water
Your skin stays hydrated and the defense of your sunscreen increases if you drink plenty of water. - 15438
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Sanjib Sarkar creates article content for Hmedicine.com. Hmedicine.com offers a broad spectrum sunblock to help prevent sun burn and skin cancer. Find out more by visiting our homeopathic remedies store.
