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Baby Clothing That Protects Our Little Ones From Sunburn
October 20th, 2009
As a parent, there are many things that we should guard our babies from. One of these things is the damage the sun might cause on our baby’s very sensitive skin, especially for the newborn baby.
Adults are generally aware of how vital it is to protect our skin from the harsh rays of sun. It is equally significant to offer the same amount of concern and protection to our babies. Though some may consider having a tan fashionable and healthy, too much sun exposure does not only cause sunburn but may cause skin cancer as well. Thus it is important to dress up our little ones with clothes that offer sun protection, especially for babies who are six months and below as lotion with sun protection formula is not yet applicable for them. Keep your little ones in the shade especially during the hottest time of the day. Their skin is much more sensitive than adults and tends to burn more quickly.
Some parents think that covering their babies with the use of a shirt or a blouse will be sufficient to protect their babies from the harmful rays of the sun; little did they know that the color and the kind of fabric matters a lot on how well it provided protection for their babies. Using dark colored fabrics and clothes that are fashioned from closely woven materials should provide adequate protection for your babies compared to using the white airy shirt that we usually put on at the beach.
Another important item that your child could use is hats. Wearing one keeps the sun from burning your baby’s nape, face, ears and eyes. Make sure to use a hat with a wide brim. If your baby is old enough to wear sunglasses, then let him wear one to protect his eyes from sun damage.
Technology has evolved a lot over the years, these days you can get baby clothes with a built-in sun protection in it. However, you cannot simply get these at any stores and the choices are pretty limited and expensive. I also came across with a product called Sun Guard that is said to provide sun protection on your clothes when put in the washer during laundry. This product claims to stay on clothes until twenty washes.
If you have babies or toddlers who are six months and above, you can apply sunscreen lotion as an added protection from sunburn. Always put on the sunscreen lotion a half hour before you go out in the sun and replenish it after every two hours. If the kids go in and out of the pool or sea frequently, make sure that you shorten the intervals. When putting sunscreen lotion make sure to cover all areas of the body and that includes the nape, the ears, the fingers, the toes and many others. We wouldn’t want to see our babies suffering from red sores or skin blisters just because we missed some parts.
It is generally true that the sun is a good source of Vitamin D that our body needs to aid calcium absorption more effectively. However, we only need a small amount of sunlight and too much exposure is definitely not a healthy thing.
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Skin Cancer Prevention through Protective Clothing
October 17th, 2009
More and more people are becoming aware that over exposure to the sun can have serious consequences for their health. It is known that the ultraviolet rays from the sun can often cause painful sunburn and skin damage, which includes premature aging and skin cancer. The need to use sun protective clothing is an important defense in the prevention of skin cancer.
Many people believe that wearing their normal summer clothing protects the body from UV radiation damage. However, new research from the Morehouse School of Medicine shows that normal summer clothing may not have sufficient protective qualities to protect the body from the sun’s damaging rays. Ultraviolet protection provided by any fabric depends upon:
* Weave: Tighter weave is better
* Color: Dark colors absorb more UV radiation
* Weight of Fabric: Heavier is better
* Stretch: Less stretch is better
* Wetness: Fabrics that stay dry are better
Using a sunscreen SPF 15+ (Sun Protective Factor) can help in protecting the exposed parts of the body although, in practice, people do not usually apply sufficient amounts of sunscreen or reapply as often as recommended.
Wearing clothing with a UPF30 (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) that follows industry standards will protect the wearer against 97% of harmful UV rays. What is the difference between SPF and UPF? SPF is a rating used for sunscreens and UPF is a rating used for clothing. For more information on UV rays please visit: http://www.arpansa.gov.au
It is important to understand that many factors affect the intensity of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation. The season, time of day, cloud cover, smog, shade, the skin’s melanin content (lighter skins have less protection) and geographical latitude. It is also important to have sensible exposure to the sun to synthesize vitamin D within our bodies, not only for bone health, but overall health and well being.
To protect yourself against the sun’s destructive radiation and skin cancer, practice good prevention measures for sun protection:
1. Minimize exposure to the sun when it is at its strongest
2. Use a sunscreen with an SPF 15 or over
3. Wear UV Protective Clothing with a certified UPF label
4. Wear a wide brimmed hat and sunglasses that have a certified UPF
5. Consider using a vitamin D supplement
Say no to skin cancer. Avoid putting yourself at risk of painful sunburn, skin damage, premature aging and skin cancer. Wear fashionable, stylish certified UPF sun protective clothing. For more information on sun protective clothing Visit http://www.uv-protective-clothing.com
David Gardner and his wife Janet have been in business for over 25 years training and marketing products including UV protective clothing, skin care and nutrition.
Daily Grommet Review: Coolibar Sun Protection Clothing
September 18th, 2009
Daily Grommet went looking for better sun protection and found Coolibar. Theirs hats, swimwear (and more) offers stylish sun protection for the entire family.
Skin Cancer Protectors – UV Blocking Sun Screens and Sun Protective Clothing
July 27th, 2009
The most common way to get skin cancer is from the sun. Other ways are from tanning beds, immunosuppressant’s, exposure to high levels of x-rays, and contact with certain chemicals. Does this mean you can’t go outside anymore or have x-rays done? No, of course not. But you do need to educate yourself of the best way to protect your skin for harmful rays. We’ve all heard of sun screen lotion. You can get it with different SPF’s (sun protection factor). But did you know that the SPF rating in sun screen lotion is only for UVB rays (ultraviolet B)? UVB’s are what cause the actual sun burn on the skin. But it is the UVA (ultraviolet A) rays that cause the skin cancer, and the SPF labels on lotions don’t have this information listed. So what is a person to do? The experts advise using a “broad-spectrum” sunscreen that can protect against both UVB and UVA. So how can you do this, if the UVA information in a lotion isn’t available? Well, there are other ways to help prevent skin damage.
The clothing you wear is a huge factor. UPF ratings have been created to rate the ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) of clothing, which measures the amount of UV radiation that passes through the fabric of our clothing. So a UPF of 10 means that one tenth of the sun’s UV rays pass through the fabric. The darker and more tightly weaved the fabric, the more likely it is to protect against the UVA/B rays. Likewise, the lighter and more loosely woven, the more likely it is to offer less protection against UVA/B rays. You also want to know that if the fabric gets wet, the protection factor is cut in half! Also, if you are working out in the sun and sweating or are swimming, keep in mind that the sweat and water dilutes the protection of the SPF lotion and UPF clothing.
You will want to apply sun screen lotion about every two hours you are in the sun. It also wouldn’t be a bad idea to wear a t-shirt under your clothing. You might think that wearing layers in the summer is crazy, but in super hot climates, people do just that. They wear light weight clothing layers under a darker outer garment so when you sweat, the wind or breeze blowing across your body helps to cool you down. This also helps the UV rays to not penetrate through the clothing.
Another way to aid sun screen lotion and clothing in protecting your skin is to wear a hat. A wide brimmed hat that covers your face, ears, neck and shoulders is ideal. A baseball hat only protects parts of your face. It leaves your ears, neck and sides of your face still exposed to the sun’s rays. Using common sense and staying in the shade when possible if you have to be outside can also help prevent damage to your skin.
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer people get. Everyone should submit to skin cancer screening when necessary. Jessica Sanders is a freelance writer for http://www.SkinCancerInfoLine.com and offers insightful information regarding skin cancer protection, biopsies and treatments.
