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Tips for Staying Safe in the Sun

Summer is upon us and the time for spending endless hours playing at the beach is at hand. Unfortunately, summer is not without its dangers. This year alone, millions of people will suffer from the unpleasantness of a sunburn, causing them to endure significant discomfort for days, or even weeks. Sunscreen protection is an essential part of avoiding this problem, so here are some tips that can help you stay safe in the sun.

Buy the Proper SPF

SPF, or sun protection factor, dictates how long you can stay in the sun before the protection wears off. To find out what SPF you need, multiply the amount of time it takes you to burn without using sunscreen by the number on the bottle. This is how long your spray sunscreen or broad spectrum sunscreen will protect you for.

Find Shade

When you want to rest, it’s best to seek some shade rather than relying on your broad spectrum sunscreen to protect you. While these products usually do well, they’re only good for a certain amount of time. If you fall asleep or loose track of time, you could wind up with a nasty burn!

Convenience

Sunscreen protection is a good idea, but it can be hard to convince yourself to use it regularly if it takes you forever to rub yourself down with it. For this reason, many experts recommend that you choose a good spray sunscreen since it’s quicker and easier to apply.

June 26, 2014 Sunscreen Staff Writer

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