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Sun (Sunscreen) Safety
June 7th, 2016
The Last Day of School
Are we there yet?
The Sun … Don’t Be Afraid
Like all things, in moderate amounts, it’s good.
A little bit is beneficial
A lot can be harmful
Ultraviolet (UV) rays
a part of sunlight
an invisible radiation.
UV rays
can penetrate and change
the structure of skin cells.
Sunscreen is a great tool:
It helps limit (reduce) the amount of
solar radiation you “consume”
Who
doesn’t
get
this?
Which Brand of Sunscreen?
The final choice is up to you.
But, here are some brands to consider
(From Consumer Reports 2016):
All of these are rated “EXCELLENT”
All “meet SPF claims” … (Big price difference though)
Sunscreen Lotions
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Melt-in Sunscreen Milk
Pure Sun Defense Disney Frozen SPF 50
Coppertone Water Babies SPF 50
Equate (Walmart) Ultra Protection SPF 50
No-Ad Sport SPF 50
100%
98%
98%
94%
88%
$7.20 per ounce
$0.79 per ounce
$1.31 per ounce
$0.49 per ounce
$0.63 per ounce
Sunscreen Sprays (I would avoid sprays)
Trader Joe's Spray SPF 50+
Banana Boat SunComfort Continuous Spray SPF 50+
100%
97%
$1.00 per ounce
$1.67 per ounce
Look on the Tex Hill Website for the complete list.
Hint: If you can’t
pronounce it, you
know it’s going to
be expensive.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Melt-in Sunscreen Milk
100% score
$7.20 per ounce … $36.00 each
Fragrance- free
Pure Sun Defense Disney Frozen SPF 50
98% score
$0.79 per ounce … $6.30 each
Coppertone Water Babies SPF 50
98% score
$1.31 per ounce … $10.50 each
Equate (Walmart) Ultra Protection SPF 50
94% score
$0.49 per ounce … $7.85 each
Non greasy,
fragrance-free,
no white streaks
No-Ad Sport SPF 50
88 % score
$0.63 per ounce … $10.00 each
If you insist
on using a
spray on
sunscreen …
Trader Joe's Spray SPF 50+
100% score
$1.00 per ounce … $6.00 each
Again, I would
avoid the
spray on
sunscreens.
But if you
insist …
Banana Boat SunComfort Continuous Spray SPF 50+
97% score
$1.67 per ounce … $10.00 each
What am I going to buy?
Walmart Ultra Protection SPF 50 Lotion
It’s got a 94% score … rated “Excellent”
And it’s very economical (read cheap)
$0.49 per ounce … $7.85 each
If I were forced to use a Sunscreen Spray
Trader Joe's Spray SPF 50+ Spray
It’s got a 100% score
And it’s the most economical of the sprays
$1.00 per ounce … $6.00 each
Do your own research …
Buy whatever you think is best.
Just buy something …
And use it.
Before you use “last year’s” Sunscreen …
Remember, it only works if you are wearing it!
Apply it 30 minutes before you go outside.
Reapply at least every 2 Hours.
every 30 minutes if you are swimming
every 90 minutes if you are sweating
Questions?
Comments?
Concerns?
Did you sign the roster?
I’ll see you next month.