Can you believe tomorrow is National Sunscreen Day? It’s been raining so much here I don’t think were going to need Sunscreen for quite a while But when we do you can bet your bottom dollar I will have Charlie and I slathered in Sunscreen. Do you or your children use Sunscreen if so which brand and why?
Sun Screen Day educates and brings awareness to the importance of using Sunscreen to protect ourselves and our children from harmful UV rays from the Sun. This day is held on May 27th, in advance of the Summer and Vacation season.
Ultraviolet rays from the Sun is a risk to your health. With the steady depletion of the Ozone Layer above the Earth, more and stronger UV rays get through.
Overexposure to the Sun can cause a number of health problems including Skin Cancer, and Sunspots. It can also result in premature aging of your skin.
Doctors and medical professionals advocate the use of Sunscreen, to guard against health problems. They recommend Skin Protection factor (SPF) of 15 or more. The higher the SPF value, the better the lotion is at protecting you against harmful UV rays. Sunscreens should be used for all outdoor activities, including swimming and even when your out walking.
And yes, sun screens should be used on cloudy days. UV rays can penetrate through the clouds. Which is what the past couple weeks have been so it looks like we should be using Sunscreen after all.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
