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Can Ruth come out and play?
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| Hey Ruth!
It is not sunny anymore, isn't that great? I HATE sunshine.
Does everyone know that you must put sunscreen on 30 minutes before you go
out in the sun? My doc told me this... and I thought "gee, why doesn't it
say this on the sunscreen containers?" Does anyone know about this? J?
Mair
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| Mair wrote:
> Hey Ruth!
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> It is not sunny anymore, isn't that great? I HATE sunshine.
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> Does everyone know that you must put sunscreen on 30 minutes before you go
> out in the sun? My doc told me this... and I thought "gee, why doesn't it
> say this on the sunscreen containers?" Does anyone know about this? J?
I didn't but now I do. No wonder I got burned a lot.
Maybe Mom told us, but we weren't listening...
J
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5104a3.htm
Sunscreen: How To Select, Apply, and Use It Correctly
When To Apply Sunscreen
* Apply sunscreen approximately 30 minutes before being in the sun (for
best results) so that it can be absorbed by the skin and less likely to wash
off when you perspire.
* Remember to reapply sunscreen after swimming or strenuous exercise.
* Apply sunscreen often throughout the day if you work outdoors, and wear
hats and protective clothing.
How To Apply Sunscreen
* Shake well before use to mix particles that might be clumped up in the
container. Consider using the new spray-on or stick types of sunscreen.
* Be sure to apply enough sunscreen. As a rule of thumb, use an ounce (a
handful) to cover your entire body.
* Use on all parts of your skin exposed to the sun, including the ears,
back, shoulders, and the back of the knees and legs.
* Apply thickly and thoroughly.
* Be careful when applying sunscreen around the eyes.
What To Look for When You Buy Sunscreen
* Pick a broad-spectrum sunscreen that protects against UV-A and UV-B rays
and has a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15.
* Read product labels. Look for a waterproof brand if you will be sweating
or swimming. Buy a nonstinging product or one specifically formulated for your
face.
* Buy a brand that does not contain para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) if you
are sensitive to that ingredient.
* Try a sunscreen with different chemicals if your skin reacts badly to
the one that you are using. Not all sunscreens have the same ingredients.
* Use a water-based sunscreen if you have oily skin or are prone to acne.
* Be aware that more expensive does not mean better. Although a costly
brand might feel or smell better, it is not necessarily more effective than a
cheaper product.
* Be aware of the expiration date because some sunscreen ingredients might
degrade over time.
PS I've seen the teaspoon rule: I think the handful suggestion can be a
problem; is that we get too much on the initial area and then there's not
enough left for the rest of the body, so get yer teaspoons or dropper? out
before applying or use the other types mentioned above. (patch test first?)
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| Shelagh 2005-06-09, 6:00 pm |
| <snip> "Mair" <legion@many.net> wrote in message
> Does everyone know that you must put sunscreen on 30 minutes before you go
> out in the sun? My doc told me this... and I thought "gee, why doesn't it
> say this on the sunscreen containers?" Does anyone know about this? J?
> Mair </snip>
Actually yes, that is something I knew and thought everyone else did too!
I will have to include that tidbit on my site while I am updating for sure!
and BTW, Good luck with your writing mair! be sure to share it with us all
when you get done with your editing and revision!
a publisher waiting in the wings sounds too good to be true!!
way to go!
hugs, Shelagh
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