Radicool | Sun Damage Prevention

Canadian Cancer Society

It is possible to enjoy healthy outdoor activities while in the sun.

Reduce sun exposure between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. The sun's rays are at their strongest between these hours.
When you are outside especially between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. try to stay in the shade. Be prepared for places without any shade by taking along an umbrella.
SLIP! on clothing to cover your arms and legs. Covering your skin will protect it from the sun. Choose clothing that is:
- loose fitting
- tightly woven
- lightweight
SLAP! on a wide-brimmed hat. Most skin cancers occur on the face and neck. This area needs extra protection. Wear a hat with a wide brim that covers your head, face, ears and neck. Hats without a wide brim, like baseball caps, do not give you enough protection.
SLOP! on a sunscreen with SPF (Sun Protection Factor) #15 or higher SPF 30 if you work outdoors or if you will be outside for most of the day. Look for broad spectrum on the label. This means that the sunscreen offers protection against 2 types of ultraviolet rays, UVA and UVB. Apply sunscreen generously, 20 minutes before outdoor activities. Reapply often at least every 2 hours.(and after swimming or exercise that makes you perspire). No sunscreen can absorb all of the sun's rays. Use sunscreen along with shade, clothing and hats not instead of them. Use sunscreen as a backup in your sun protection plan.
Keep babies under one year out of the direct sun. Babies need extra protection because their skin is very sensitive. Keep your child's stroller, playpen or carriage in the shade.

Did You Know?

Year-round sun protection is important
The sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation can penetrate many types of clothes.
It can also go through automobile and residential windows.
It can damage your eyes, contributing to cataracts, macular degeneration, and eyelid cancers.
When you're on snow or ice, your face and eyes are at almost twice the risk of UV damage because of reflected glare.

Download the Radicool Sun Safety PDF (143KB) to read more about Radicool Sun Safety.

Skin Cancer Foundation (USA)
Protect Yourself and Your Family All Year Round

Do not sunbathe.
Avoid unnecessary sun exposure, especially between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., the peak hours for harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
When outdoors, use sunscreens rated SPF 15 or higher. Apply them liberally, uniformly, and frequently.
When exposed to sunlight, wear protective clothing such as long pants, long-sleeved shirts, broad-brimmed hats, and UV-protective sunglasses.
Stay away from artificial tanning devices.
Teach your children good sun protection habits at an early age: The damage that leads to adult skin cancers starts in childhood.
Examine your skin head to toe at least once every three months.

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