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WHAT IS UV? UV rays are invisible radiation from the sun that reaches the earth. There are two kinds of UV rays that damage our skin: + The narrower shorter ultraviolet B rays that cause redness, painful burning, skin damage, skin spots, and ultimately skin cancer Ultraviolet A rays (UVA) have a longer wavelength, and are the SUNSCREENS main cause of ageing and canalso Which sunscreen contribute to skin cancer. is best? Our sunny climate means all South The one your child Africans are exposed to increased UV __ tolerates and that on an everyday basis. you can afford! It’s unfortunately a matter of trial and error. UNDERSTANDING Always do a small ‘test patch’ on your SUNSCREEN child before slathering them up. Sunscreen can either have physical (mineral, such as zinc or i] Is expensive sunscreen titanium) or chemical agents that ~ better? block UV. Not necessarily. Rather buy The sun protection factor (SPF) something you can afford. is a measure of how much longer 1 You should be dolloping out you can go in the sun without the stuff in large amounts. It’s burning. The higher the SPF, the about quantity over quality. greater the degree of protection. Buy in bulk. You will need For children, use an SPF 50+. several bottles. Sunscreen Sunscreen must specifically state bottles are a visual reminder that it has UVA protection. UVA to put it on. Stash them protection is not measured in SPF. everywhere. Older children If it doesn't say UVA protection - tend to lose and misplace don't buy it. bottles frequently.
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