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42 - Using Sunblock
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IF you are among those likely to burn, use a sunblock with a SPF of 30 OR greater. You can use a lower number if you are less likely to burn. An ounce (28.35 grams) of sunblock will effectively cover your entire body.
Apply sunblock at least 15 to 30 minutes before venturing out into the sun and re-apply at least every hour. Re-apply more often if you are perspiring heavily or swimming.
Use sunblocks with higher SPFs on areas that need extra protection like the tip of your nose, your ears, your collarbone, the tops of your feet, and your shoulders.
Do not use sunblock on your lips. Instead, use only sun protection products designed specifically for lips.
Keep all sunblock and sun medications away from your eyes.
Use any sunscreen that is labelled broad spectrum (protecting against both UVA and UVB rays), water-resistant and SPF30 or above. Interestingly, SPF50 offers only marginally better protection from UV radiation than SPF30 filtering out 98 per cent of UV radiation compared to 96.7 per cent blocked by SPF30