Have you seen the new labels for our suncreens? Coppertone reads "Durable broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection" on their new Coppertone® ultraGUARD® Lotion SPF 100+. SPF now means "Sunburn Protection Factor" instead of "Sun Protection Factor." AAD, American Academy of Dermatology, states that the "newer broad-spectrum sunscreens contain products to block both UVA and UVB rays.
A study revealed in SunTimes wrote on the colleagues from the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiologic Health. They stated "indoor workers with lighter skin types typically receive 3-9 times less solar UV exposure than those who work outdoor, the indoor group shows an increased incidence of malignant skin cancer."
Follow these steps this summer, and you will be a "Smart Tan" consumer and not have to worry about sun-scare tactics.
1. Don't be out in the sun for hours when summer first starts.
2. Take small intervals out in the sun in controlled time frames. Start with 1/2 an hour for the first 2 days, then 1 hr for the next two, etc. This process should take about 2 weeks.
3. When you are out in the sun for long hours, please wear sunscreen. You still are getting sun.
4. Now that you have your base, enjoy the rest of the summer.
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