Did you know that Americans spend over $600 million on sunscreen every year? That is a good thing since the sun can be damaging to skin. Some studies have shown that having only 5 sunburns increases your chances of developing melanoma. Yikes! So slather on the sunscreen and manager your time in the sun on the beach this summer and check out this list of things to know about sunscreen.
ü SPF 30 blocks 97% of UVB rays (not much need for more)
ü Vitamin D is blocked by using sunscreen. Make sure you supplement from other sources
ü Water-Resistant needs to be applied every 40 minutes
ü Waterproof needs to be applied every 80 minutes
ü SPF only refers to blocking UVB not UVA which can also damage skin
Sunscreen is necessary whether you are playing golf or visiting Disney to protect your most important organ.
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