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Which SPF Is Right For You?
I went to the drugstore to pick up some sunscreen and the endless shelves of bottles is astounding. Have you ever thought, "What's with all the different SPF numbers?" If you're confused by what the numbers mean and how you choose the right one for your skin type, you're not alone.
Are UVA and UVB Rays Equally Harmful?
Sunscreen is a must for anyone who spends time outside. Your bottle probably mentions something about UVA and UVB rays. Since you care so much about your health, I thought I'd refresh your mind on the difference between the two.
Count Your Stars: Four Star Sunscreen
The FDA hopes drugstores will soon be serving up 4 star sunscreen.
In a move to help consumers select a wide spectrum sunscreen, the FDA has proposed a star ranking system to indicate how effective a sun protection product is at blocking UVA rays. The SPF ratings are only for UVB rays, the sun rays that tend to burn your skin, but UVA rays, considered the tanning rays, are just as dangerous to your skin.
Sunscreen Stats
Just to see if you all have been paying attention, I have a few questions about sunscreen for you. It is kind of like a "pop" quiz, but really it is a Fit quiz.
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Get Your Butt in Gear: Sunblocker Rashguard by Title Nine
If you plan on spending a lot of time in the sun and the water this summer season, I highly recommend investing in a sunblocking rashguard. While the O'Neil UV Protection Rashguard does the trick, the Sunblocker Rashguard ($45) by Title Nine does the job with a little more fashion sense.
Title Nine commissioned two surfers, both women, to design this guard, and they definitely gave the rashguard a feminine touch.
T/F: SPF 30 has two times more sun protection than SPF 15?
Today is National Skin Cancer Awareness Day and so I thought it would be fun to see how aware you are with a short pop quiz on sun protection.
True or False - SPF 30 has two times more sun protection than SPF 15
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UVA vs. UVB Sun Rays
We all know that the sun is bad for our skin. Here's a quiz to test your knowledge on UVA and UVB rays.
Which type of ultraviolet sun ray is responsible for the aging of the skin?
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What's the Deal With: PA +++ Rankings on Sunscreen
By now, I hope you all know the SPF stands for sun protection factor. A few sunscreen labels also list a "PA" ranking, like this Shiseido sunscreen pictured. PA ranking refers to the amount of protection the sunscreen offers from the UVA rays, since SPF just ranks protection from UVB rays.
Look For It: Mexoryl SX
Sunscreen has been in the news a lot lately. Labeling and SPF ratings are confusing. Just to add to the pot, I have a new ingredient for you to search out when it comes to sunscreen - Mexoryl SX.
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