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July 14th, 2012 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda SATURDAY, July 14 (HealthDay News) — You may know that it’s
important to protect your skin when you’re outdoors this summer, but you
need to know how to pick the correct sunscreen and how to apply it, the
American Academy of Dermatology says.
“Consumers can be overwhelmed by the large number of sunscreen products
available and because of that they avoid using sunscreen all together,
resulting in sunburn and overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV)
radiation,” dermatologist Dr. Henry Lim said in an AAD news release.
“Dermatologists can provide the public with the information they need
to make smart choices when it comes to sun protection, which can help
reduce their risk for skin cancer, and keep their skin looking healthy and
youthful,” he added.
The AAD says you should read the label on sunscreen products and use
only those that offer:
- Broad-spectrum coverage (label may say “broad spectrum,” “protects
against
UVA/UVB” or “UVA/UVB protection”). - SPF of 30 or higher.
- Water resistance.
The AAD also recommends that you: re-apply sunscreen every two hours
when outdoors; find shade whenever your shadow appears to be shorter than
you are; wear protective clothing, including long sleeves, pants,
wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses.
An AAD online survey found that many people are still confused about
SPF numbers and how to use sunscreen correctly. Only 18 percent of
respondents knew that a sunscreen with SPF 30 does not provide twice the
protection of an SPF 15, and only 28 percent of respondents who said they
sometimes or always use sunscreen reapplied sunscreen every two hours.
UV protection does not increased proportionately with a designated SPF
number, Lim said. An SPF 30 screens out 97 percent of UV rays, an SPF 15
screens 93 percent of UV rays, and an SPF 2 screens 50 percent of UV rays,
he explained.
Lim also noted that not applying enough sunscreen or not covering all
exposed areas may result in a lower SPF than a sunscreen offers.
“For adequate protection, sunscreens are best applied 15 minutes prior
to going outside, and re-applied every two hours or immediately after
swimming or sweating,” Lim said. “Research demonstrates that most people
only apply 25 to 50 percent of the recommended amount of sunscreen, which
is one ounce for the entire body or enough to fill a shot glass. The
relationship between SPF and amount applied is not a linear one. For
example, if only half the proper amount of SPF 15 is applied, the actual
in-use SPF would be approximately 5, which is then inadequate
protection.”
More information
The American Cancer Society has more about sun safety.
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