{"id":22129,"date":"2020-03-12T18:49:38","date_gmt":"2020-03-12T18:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hancockhealth.org\/?p=3699"},"modified":"2020-03-12T18:49:38","modified_gmt":"2020-03-12T18:49:38","slug":"summer-sun-safety-tips-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hancockhealth.org\/zh\/2020\/03\/summer-sun-safety-tips-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Sun Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Summer Sun Safety Tips<\/h1>\n\n
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Now that Memorial Day has passed, summer\u2019s here! (Unofficially). That means it\u2019s time for ice cream, pool days, and lots of time outside. But summer also means lots of sun exposure. That\u2019s why we went to Hancock Dermatology<\/a>\u2019s own Dr. Lori Sanford to get her tips for sun safety! Here\u2019s what she had to say about keeping yourself and your kids safe from harmful UV rays:<\/p>\n<\/div>

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When It Comes to Sunscreen, Look at Ingredients, Not Brands<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>
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\u201cThe sunscreen that I recommend that is effective and less likely to cause reactions to sensitive skin are sunscreens that contain zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. They are physical blockers so reflect the sun in a different way than other sunscreens, making them safe,\u201d Dr. Sanford explains. In fact, zinc oxide is so safe that it\u2019s used in many diaper pastes for infants. When looking for a good sunscreen this summer, keep an eye out for these two ingredients instead of focusing on specific brands.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Sun Protective Clothing Is Your Best Friend<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>
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Especially for parents with little ones, Dr. Sanford recommends investing in quality sun protective clothing instead of trying to apply sunscreen to a squirming baby or toddler. Long sleeved items, sunglasses, and hats provide easy, effective sun protection that doesn\u2019t wear off like sunscreen does.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Reapply, Reapply, Reapply<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>
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\u201cA lot of people put it on once and then don\u2019t put it on again, so I think it\u2019s important to reapply every 2 hours or every time that you\u2019re swimming or sweating,\u201d says Dr. Sanford. Exposure to water (in the form of sweating or swimming) can wash away sunscreen, leaving the skin vulnerable to sun damage.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Use SPF 30 or Higher<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>
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Some super insider knowledge here: there\u2019s actually an equation that calculates what percentage of UV is being blocked by sunscreen. According to Dr. Sanford, \u201cit\u2019s SPF-(100\/SPF) so an SPF of 30 provides close to 97% blockage, an SPF of 50, 98% blockage, and so the highest you can get is 100% so if an SPF of 50 provides you 98% of blockage you\u2019re not really getting much advantage above an SPF of 30 or 50.\u201d If you want to be super safe, you can go with SPF 100, but SPF 30 and SPF 50 already provide pretty strong protection.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The Only Good Tan is a Fake Tan<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>
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This one\u2019s for the parents. It\u2019s 2018, so hopefully by now we all understand that tanning beds are never a good idea. But did you know that laying out by the pool or at the beach is dangerous too? \u201cAny tan on your skin is actually a sign that your skin is responding to UV damage so any tan is not considered a safe tan. The only way to safely darken your skin is to use a sunless tanner,\u201d explains Dr. Sanford. If you still want a golden summer glow, opt for a spray tan, or try at home self-tanning products to protect your skin from damage.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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When in Doubt, Check the Fact Sheet<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>
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The Indiana Academy of Dermatology has put together a few fact sheets<\/a> with information on how to choose a sunscreen, how to properly apply sunscreen, and children\u2019s risks for developing skin cancer. They also provide information on Indiana\u2019s new law which permits students to bring sunscreen to school to apply during recess or field trips, which will go into effect on July 1st of this year.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Written By: Kara Cuzzone<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

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