Is your Superman leaping tall mountains all summer long? If so, remember that sun protection is critical whenever you are out and about with your kids, not just at the beach or pool. Keep reading for great tips and the chance to win the coolest sun protective gear going!
It’s important to educate yourself and your kids about the effects of UVA & UVB radiation and to teach your children how to enjoy fun in the sun safely. Though we all need a little Vitamin D, prolonged sun exposure increases the risk of developing skin cancer at any age.
Ozone depletion causes harmful UVA & UVB radiation from the sun. In fact, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer with more than 1 million people diagnosed each year. UV radiation also causes skin and eye damage, as well as immune system suppression. Today, children are at even greater risk as we rack up between 50% and 80% of their lifetime sun exposure before age 18. A bad sunburn before age 10 can increase chances of developing skin cancer later in life by 50%. This is why it’s crucial to start smart sun safety as early as possible.
So when you are heading outside, just remember 3 letters: P.O.P.: Put On Protection. Put on a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and put on UV apparel. SPF (Sun Protection Factor) pertains to skin protection, and blocks the ray’s associates with sunburn. UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) pertains to apparel, and the degree of UVA & UVB protection a garment offers.
UV apparel is especially designed to block the sun’s harmful UV radiation up to 50++UPF wet and dry. The higher the UPF rating, the greater amount of protection. To give you an idea, a cotton T-shirt only provides a UPF factor of 5 (even less when wet.) Seasons UV has come up with amazing solutions of 50++UPF swim wear that dries quickly to become all day sun protective active wear, perfect for an entire day outside. UVA/UVB Blocking fabric, 4 way stretch, dries quickly for all day comfort for newborns, Moms, and the whole family. Plus, with UV images that are sensitive to UVA/UVB rays, parents get visual reminders to re-apply sunscreen while kids think it’s magic! Seasons UV has been designing, manufacturing and distributing UV apparel for over 11 years. Check it out at www.Seasons-UV.com or call 1-866-726-1827.
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And you can win a Seasons-UV sun-protective outfit! To enter, leave a comment about this article, your next vacation or how you’re planning on practicing sun-safety. No purchase necessary, all comments must be made by July 15, 2011. Winner will be drawn on or about July 16, 2011 and notified via email.
