SUNSCREEN FOR THE HEALTHY TAN
Sunscreen is a very important part of a healthy tan for family and friends who are out there relaxing and enjoying boating in the sun. Wither you are having fun tubing, water skiing, fishing or just laying out on the boat . Adults and children should use sunscreen with a SPF (Sunscreen Protection Factor) of 15 or higher this
is the most common sunscreen for adults and children.
Higher protection sunscreen ranging from 30 to 50 + SPF is best for Infants and people with fair skin, if all possible try to keep Infants and yourself in a shaded area if no shade is available and your boat is equipped with a bimini top try to put the bimini top up especially during midday when the sun is the hottest, and keep reappling sunscreen often. Sunscreen will breakdown in sunlight and in water after a long period of time.
When applying sunscreen the reaction takes about 15 minutes to start working on your body. Most people forget about there nose, ears, and feet these areas are very important and sensitive, this part of the skin is very thin that means those skin areas are very easy to burn. So before you hit that hot sun try to apply sunscreen on at home.
Try to Buy new sunscreen every year chemicals could breakdown and won’t be as effective it would be best to throw the old sunscreen away at least at the end of every summer that could be a reminder to know when the last time you bought or threw away sunscreen. When buying sunscreen try to buy products with UVA protection that contain zinc oxide, avobenzone, and ecamsule.
Sunscreens 50+ offers more protection to keep a healthy tan. The SPF became worldwide in 1962 for measuring how effective sunscreen works. Always remember to try to keep reapplying sunscreen often to keep from burning and to keep your skin looking healthy.
Q. Whats the Difference Between a Sunscreen and a Sunblock?
A.Sunscreens are the most popular at the moment. Available in creams, lotions and gels, they contain chemicals that absorb UV rays. They are also inconspicous on the skin. The chemicals that are most often found in sunscreens include PABA, Benzophenones, Cinnamates, Salicylates.
A.Sunblocks instead of absorbing UV rays, reflect them. At one time sunblocks could be spotted by the opaque white film, but new technology has created sunblocks with particles so tiny, that the opaque film in no longer noticeable. Chemicals most common in sunblocks include Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.
