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How can you protect yourself from the sun?
Protect Yourself
- Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun when possible.
- Wear sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 15.
- Wear clothing with a tight weave or high-SPF clothing.
- Wear wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses with UV protection and side panels.
- Take breaks in shaded areas.
What are the 5 S’s of sun safety?
A good rule of thumb for skin cancer prevention is following the 5 S’s: “Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, Slide.” The campaign, a cornerstone of Nevada Cancer Coalition’s Sun Smart Nevada program, encourages people to: Slip on a long-sleeved shirt or sun protective clothing.
What can I use instead of sunscreen?
An excellent alternative, especially in children, is the use of a sunscreen-containing lip balm around the eyes. Lip balms are designed to be non-irritating on the tender lips and to stay in place. The soft lip balm will glide over the skin and the waxy base will keep the sunscreen in place.
Is it OK to tan without sunscreen?
Tanning and sunbathing may feel good, and even boost mood because of the exposure to vitamin D. However, tanning still has risks, especially if you forgo sunscreen. Risks associated with tanning include: melanoma and other skin cancers.
What are the five SunSmart steps?
For the best protection, use all five SunSmart steps:
- Slip on covering clothing. Choose clothing that covers as much skin as possible, for example, collared shirts with long sleeves.
- Slop on SPF 30 (or higher) broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen.
- Slap on a hat.
- Seek shade.
- Slide on some sunglasses.
What are the five sun protection and child care essentials?
The Cancer Council identifies the five main ways child care providers should work to protect children from the effects of the sun as follows:
- Minimise the time spent outdoors during peak UV periods.
- Use shade for outdoor play.
- Use the right hat.
- Wear protective clothing.
Can I use lotion as sunscreen?
Wrong. It’s actually not recommended that sunscreen is mixed with a moisturizer, or any other beauty product for that matter, especially prior to application. The chemical ingredients in each product may not react well to one another, which raises a few concerns.
What happens if you tan without lotion?
Yes, you can actually get a tan in a tanning bed without lotion, just as you can get a tan in the sun without tanning lotion. However, dry skin reflects UV light, and you will not be making the most out of your tanning session.
What’s the best way to protect yourself from UV rays?
Simply staying in the shade is one of the best ways to limit your UV exposure. If you are going to be in the sun, “Slip! Slop! Slap! ® and Wrap” is a catchphrase that can help you remember some of the key steps you can take to protect yourself from UV rays: Slip on a shirt. Slop on sunscreen. Slap on a hat.
What should I do to protect my eyes from the Sun?
Remember, sand and pavement reflect UV rays even while under an umbrella. Snow and water are also good reflectors of UV rays. Reflective surfaces can reflect most of the damaging sun rays. Also take special care to buy protective eyewear for you and your children.
Do you have to use sunscreen to block UV rays?
But it’s important to know that sunscreen is just a filter – it does not block all UV rays. Sunscreen should not be used as a way to prolong your time in the sun. Even with proper sunscreen use, some UV rays still get through. Because of this, sunscreen should not be thought of as your first line of defense.
Do you have to be in the sun to get sun protection?
Some people think about sun protection only when they spend a day at the lake, beach, or pool. But sun exposure adds up day after day, and it happens every time you are in the sun. Even though sunlight is the main source of UV rays, you don’t have to avoid the sun completely.