Sun Cautious!

Let the Sun Shine in!

The weather is beautiful and every one’s thoughts are drifting to beaches, tanning , outdoor photo shoots and fun in the sun. 

Models will be rushing to tanning beds and outdoor pools to get swimsuit ready( and I know your tricks of going to multiple tanning salons on the same day to try to get more time in the beds!  You naughty girls!!)

Crews will be spending long hot days in the sun (and no matter how much the Vanity Squad offers sunscreen you will put it on once and forget or become to busy to reapply and end up with a terrible burn!)

Here is a reminder on why being Sun Cautious is so important!

Below are statistics from The Skin Cancer Foundation 

http://www.skincancer.org/Skin-Cancer-Facts/

I know!  You’re saying ” I like the sun! I don’t want to avoid it!” and “I don’t want to look like Dracula all summer”

You can still enjoy the sun and have a nice tan.  You just need to be a little more creative with it!

 Here are several ways:

Sunscreen                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

With so many brands of sunscreen available, selecting the right sunscreen can be difficult. These tips from the American Melanoma Foundation may help you in making your selection:

• Dermatologists strongly recommend using a sunscreen with an SPF 15 or greater year-round for all skin types. If you are fair-skinned and sunburn easily, you may want to select a sunscreen with a higher SPF to provide additional protection. Using a cream, oil or lotion is a matter of personal choice, but keep in mind that most oils do not contain sufficient amounts of sunscreen and usually have an SPF of less than 2. All sunscreens need to be reapplied, so follow the guidelines written on the sunscreen bottle. Gel sunscreens tend to sweat off and, therefore, need to be reapplied more frequently. Remember, expensive sunscreens are not necessarily of better quality.

• Choose a “broad-spectrum” sunscreen that protects against UVB and UVA radiation. PABA, or para-aminobenzoic acid, was one of the original ultraviolet B (UVB) protecting ingredients in sunscreens. However, some people’s skin is sensitive to PABA, and it also can cause staining of clothing. Today, PABA has been refined and newer ingredients called PABA esters (such as glycerol PABA, padimate A and padimate O) can be found in sunscreens. PABA and PABA esters only protect against UVB radiation, the sun’s burning rays that are the primary cause of sunburn and skin cancer. Also look for other UVB absorbers listed in the ingredients such as salicylates and cinnamates.

CLOTHING

There are several places you can purchase UV-protective clothing ands hats.  REI carries a wide range but my favorite is Sun Precautions http://www.sunprecautions.com/

SUNLESS TANNING AND SUNLESS TANNING LOTIONS

Sunless tanning products, also called self-tanners, can give your skin a tanned look without exposing it to harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Sunless tanning products are commonly sold as creams, gels, lotions and sprays you apply to your skin. Professional spray-on tanning also is available at many salons, spas and tanning businesses.