Some Helpful Information About the Sun and Tanning
- Take sensible precautions to avoid sunburn, particularly in children.
- Limit unprotected exposure to solar radiation, especially during the hottest midday hours between 10am and 2pm.
- Seek shade wherever possible, but remember sunburn can occur even while in partial shade.
- Sunburn can also occur while in the water, and can be equally damaging from the high level of reflected UV radiation off
snow or sand.
- Covering your head with a wide-brimmed hat or cap, reduces exposure to the face, head and neck.
- Cover exposed skin with protective clothing, such as long-sleeved shirts.
- Sunglasses should be designed to exclude both direct and peripheral exposure of the eye.
- Apply sunscreen with high SPFs (minimum 15), to uncovered skin. Apply generously, and reapply frequently.
- Certain prescribed drugs, medicines and cosmetics may make you more sensitive to sunlight.
Sunlight is essential to all life on earth, and most of its effects are beneficial. However, a component of sunlight that is invisible to our eyes is ultraviolet, or UV light. As we travel to hotter climates on vacations, and suntan as often as possible, incidences of skin cancer rise dramatically. Research shows that nearly all skin cancers are caused by the sun, and fall into two main types: Non-melanomas, although rarely fatal, account for about 5% of registered malignancies, and predominantly affect the elderly. Malignant melanomas, on the other hand, occur in much younger age group, and account for just under 10% of cancers in the 20-39 age group. This rate has doubled over the last fifteen years and is now the cause of 1 in 25 cancer deaths in this age group. Taking more care of our skin in the skin could help to drastically reduce this statistic.
Sunlight contains two types of UV radiation, known simply as UVA and UVB. Both types cause changes to the skin, but there are important differences. Remember: A is for Ageing, B for Burning. UVA penetrates deeply, leading to drying, wrinkling, sagging (from reduced elasticity) and blemishes (such as ‘liver spots’). UVB, produces surface damage ranging from a slight redness to severe blistering.
The Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of a cream or lotion, indicates the level of protection offered against the effects of prolonged exposure to sunlight. It is the ratio of the UV exposure needed to produce minimal erythema (redness) on a skin site protected by the sun cream, compared to the UV exposure needed to produce comparable erythema on u protected skin. The greater the SPF number, the longer the skin can be exposed to direct sunlight without damage. Nevertheless, even when using a good sunscreen, common sense is vital!
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We should not need reminding of the hazard of sunburn to skin health. Yet we still covet that “healthy” bronze tan. Treat yourself to a beautiful, healthy, year-round tan with the new Forever Aloe Sunless Tanning Lotion that drenches your skin in Aloe Vera.
An SPF 30 sunscreen that blocks both UVB both and UVA rays. Made with Aloe Vera gel it soothes and lubricates your skin while protecting against sun and wind. Retains SPF after 40 mins in the water.
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Sun & Tanning
Facts About Sun Protection
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Aloe Sunless Tanning Lotion
Aloe Body Toning Kit
Aloe Body Toner
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