According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, 1 in 5 Americans will get skin cancer in their lifetime. We wanna change that.
Avoid making a rookie mistake—reapply sunscreen every 2 hours and after swimming, sweating, and toweling off.
Remember those easy to forget areas like your ears, nose, shoulders, chest, and neck.
Don’t underestimate cloudy days. 90% of UV rays still find their way through clouds, which means even if it’s not a beautiful sunny day, you can still get fried.
We know it’s tough but try to limit sun exposure when the sun’s rays are most intense (10am to 4pm).
Reflections off water and snow can increase sun exposure by up to 50%. Keep that in mind when you’re surfing or on the slopes.
Keep newborns out of direct sunlight and always cover them with shade. Check with your pediatrician before applying sunscreen to children under 6 months.
What's an SPF?
The SPF (Sun Protection Factor) on a bottle of sunscreen indicates the level of protection we’re getting from the sun’s UVB rays—which are the sun rays most commonly responsible for sunburns and skin cancer.
Mineral vs Non-Mineral Sunscreen
Both mineral and non-mineral sunscreen offer Broad Spectrum protection. So, what’s the difference between these two sunscreen types?