dimanche 15 octobre 2017

Avoid Sunburns By Doing A Suntan Lotion Review

By Haywood Hunter


Americans spend over $600 million a year on suntan lotion. There are literally hundreds of products on the market to choose. Choosing a product that is right for you and your family may be one of the trickiest decisions you make all summer. With the heightened attention to living, a healthier life choosing good protection is important so do a through suntan lotion review before you purchase.

Recently the Food and Drug Administration better known as the FDA made some changes to how producers can label suntan lotion. Labeling was not trustworthy preceding this change. Today the bottle must have the protection of UVA (ultraviolet-A) and UVB (ultraviolet-B) separated so the consumer is aware of how much protection they are getting from each type of ray. Consumers will also notice there are not as many containers labeled "waterproof" or "all-day" because the makers of the lotions must now prove those claims before labeling their products with these claims.

Sun protection products are available in many different forms including lotion, gel, or spray that is applied directly to the skin. You can also buy a stick or lip balm that can be applied to the lips, nose, and eyelids. All of the products help prevent the body from becoming sunburned at varying degrees.

SPF is the abbreviation for sun-protection factor, and is usually reported in numbers such as 15 SPF or 100 SPF. This indicates how much sunburn protection the product provides. Do not rely on the SPF factor to determine how long it will take to get a sunburn because there are other factors that affect the amount of time it takes to burn. That will depend on where you are at, how long you are exposed to the son, and the time of day.

People often do not put enough sunscreen on when applying. This can drastically reduce the SPF protection in the product. It takes 5-6 teaspoons of lotion to cover the entire body without reducing the products ability to protect. Always apply very liberally it is better to have too much protection then not enough. It must be reapplied every two hours that a person is outside and in the sun. The sunblock should be applied 30 minutes before exposure to the sun.

Some products protect against only UVB radiation while others protect against UVB and UVA. If the product protects against both it is classified as broad spectrum. Broad Spectrum protection is recommended for everyone 6 months of age or older. Sunscreen is not recommended for infants under 6 months of age because there skin may not be able to handle the chemicals in the product.

Extended sun exposure can cause sunburns, cancer, and premature wrinkling. To maintain a healthy lifestyle and protect your skin form damage you should buy the suntan lotion product that gives them the most protection from the sun's harmful UVA and UVB rays. Remember to reapply every two hours and apply generously.




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