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Sun Lotion in Sunburn and sun protection
Sun Lotion in Sunburn and sun protection
Applying sun lotions is better than nothing, but bear in mind that even the highest factor sun lotions only provide partial UV-protection (despite labels claiming "full UVA/B effectiveness), and none are suitable alone for prolonged (2 hours+) exposure to strong sunlight. Recent research indicates sun protection factors (SPFs) well-above 30 provide little more protection than 30. New FDA standards are to soon be issued (ca Winter 2012) for labeling preparations to better describe what protection they actually offer.
Sun lotions should be thoroughly applied where clothing isn't possible or practicable, e.g., on the back of your hands, or on any exposed skin while you are in the water. The tops and bottoms of feet and back of knees can burn surprisingly fast. To work effectively, preparations need to be reapplied every 2 hours or less, again when in the water or where perspiring. Make sure whatever preparation you use is "fresh". Even the best formulas begin to lose effectiveness after more than a year.
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