2. Sun (Sunscreen) Safety
June 7th, 2016

3. The Last Day of School
Are we there yet?

6. The Sun … Don’t Be Afraid
Like all things, in moderate amounts, it’s good.
A little bit is beneficial
A lot can be harmful

7. Ultraviolet (UV) rays UV rays a part of sunlight
an invisible radiation.
UV rays
can penetrate and change
the structure of skin cells.

8. Sunscreen is a great tool:
It helps limit (reduce) the amount of solar radiation you “consume”

9. Who doesn’t
get
this?

10. Which Brand of Sunscreen?
The final choice is up to you.
But, here are some brands to consider
(From Consumer Reports 2016):

11. All of these are rated “EXCELLENT”
All “meet SPF claims” … (Big price difference though)
Sunscreen Lotions
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Melt-in Sunscreen Milk 100% $7.20 per ounce
Pure Sun Defense Disney Frozen SPF % $0.79 per ounce
Coppertone Water Babies SPF % $1.31 per ounce
Equate (Walmart) Ultra Protection SPF % $0.49 per ounce
No-Ad Sport SPF % $0.63 per ounce
Sunscreen Sprays (I would avoid sprays)
Trader Joe's Spray SPF % $1.00 per ounce
Banana Boat SunComfort Continuous Spray SPF % $1.67 per ounce
Look on the Tex Hill Website for the complete list.

12. Hint: If you can’t pronounce it, you know it’s going to be expensive.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Melt-in Sunscreen Milk
100% score
$7.20 per ounce … $36.00 each

13. Fragrance- free Pure Sun Defense Disney Frozen SPF 50 98% score
$0.79 per ounce … $6.30 each

14. Coppertone Water Babies SPF 50
98% score
$1.31 per ounce … $10.50 each

15. Equate (Walmart) Ultra Protection SPF 50
94% score
$0.49 per ounce … $7.85 each

16. Non greasy, fragrance-free, no white streaks No-Ad Sport SPF 50
88 % score
$0.63 per ounce … $10.00 each

17. If you insist on using a spray on sunscreen …
Trader Joe's Spray SPF 50+
100% score
$1.00 per ounce … $6.00 each

18. Again, I would avoid the spray on sunscreens.
But if you insist …
Banana Boat SunComfort Continuous Spray SPF 50+
97% score
$1.67 per ounce … $10.00 each

19. What am I going to buy? Walmart Ultra Protection SPF 50 Lotion
It’s got a 94% score … rated “Excellent”
And it’s very economical (read cheap)
$0.49 per ounce … $7.85 each
If I were forced to use a Sunscreen Spray
Trader Joe's Spray SPF 50+ Spray
It’s got a 100% score
And it’s the most economical of the sprays
$1.00 per ounce … $6.00 each

20. And use it. Do your own research … Buy whatever you think is best.
Just buy something …
And use it.

21. Before you use “last year’s” Sunscreen …

22. Remember, it only works if you are wearing it!
Apply it 30 minutes before you go outside.
Reapply at least every 2 Hours.
every 30 minutes if you are swimming
every 90 minutes if you are sweating

23. Questions?
Comments?
Concerns?

24. Did you sign the roster?
I’ll see you next month.