Your kids should not be unprotected from the sun's harmful rays. Check out my little Sam, he's 2 and he's having so much fun in the sun with his UVSkins shirt! No more sunburns. No more crying from blistering, painful skin. He's 100% protected while looking so cute too!
If you're unfamiliar with UVSkinz - you need to read the story behind the company's creation.
Entrpeneur Rhonda Sparks has been on a mission to help prevent skin cancer since she lost her husband Darren to malenoma at the age of 32. She doesn't want anyone else to contract this disease that can take you without a warning.
UVSkinz was created to provide fashionable apparel for baby, kids and adults that protects them from the sun.
What does a UVSkin do that sunscreen can't do? Here's an exerpt from the UVSkinz.com website.
It is very fortunate that sunscreen products are available for use as a second line of defense. However, sunscreens sometimes fail, usually attributable to user error, which can result in unintentional sunburn.
By contrast, clothing is:
Cost effective — A garment costs about the same as one or two bottles of sunscreen, but lasts much longer On average, a more effective UV blocker — Less prone to “missed spots” or “under application” Dependable — Doesn’t wash off, rub off, dissipate, penetrate, or expire Not messy —
Cost effective — A garment costs about the same as one or two bottles of sunscreen, but lasts much longer On average, a more effective UV blocker — Less prone to “missed spots” or “under application” Dependable — Doesn’t wash off, rub off, dissipate, penetrate, or expire Not messy —
Spillproof Not an irritant — Doesn’t cause eye irritation or acne Quicker to apply — Covers large areas in a hurry What is the UV Index?
The UV index is an international standard measurement of how strong the ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is at a particular place on a particular day. It is a scale primarily used in daily forecasts aimed at the general public.
Its purpose is to help people to effectively protect themselves from UV light, of which excessive exposure causes sunburns, eye damage such as cataracts, skin aging, and skin cancer (see the section health effects of ultraviolet light). Public-health organizations recommend that people protect themselves (for example, by applying sunscreen to the skin, wearing uv protective clothing and wearing a hat) when the UV index is 3 or higher. For more information, go to http://www.epa.gov/sunwise/uvindex.html.
Are the sun’s rays more intense at higher altitudes?
UV radiation increases 4% for every 1000 foot increase in elevation (i.e. UV radiation is 20% more intense at 5000 feet than at sea level)
UV radiation increases 4% for every 1000 foot increase in elevation (i.e. UV radiation is 20% more intense at 5000 feet than at sea level)
Can I get sunburned from the sun reflecting on a surface?
UV rays that are reflected can be just as damaging as direct exposure
Sand/concrete reflects 25% UV radiation
Snow reflects 85% UV radiation
Water reflects 100% UV radiation
What is the difference between UVA and UVB rays?
UVA rays have long wavelengths and penetrate deeply while UVB rays have short wavelengths and are the primary cause of sunburns UVA rays damage skin’s connective tissues leading to premature aging and contributing to skin cancer development while UVB rays are the primary contributor to skin cancer development UVA rays pass through window glass while UVB rays are blocked by window glass Make sure your sunscreen is a “broad spectrum” sunscreen which protects against both UVA and UVB rays.
What is UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) vs. SPF (Sun Protection Factor)?
Both are measures of sunburn protection. SPF is used in reference to sunscreens while UPF is used for sun protective fabrics. SPF is a measure of the additional factor beyond the natural amount of time that a person can withstand the sun before getting burned. If a person can stay in the sun for 10 minutes before getting sunburned and applies an SPF 15 sunscreen, then that person should be able to remain in the sun without getting sunburned for 150 minutes (10 minutes x SPF 15 = 150). SPF indicates protection against UVB rays but is not an indicator of UVA protection. UPF measures how much of the sun’s rays are penetrating a garment. A UPF 50 rating means that the fabric only allows 1/50th (2%) of the sun’s UV rays to pass through it and blocks out 98% of UV rays. UPF protection applies to both UVA and UVB rays.
Both are measures of sunburn protection. SPF is used in reference to sunscreens while UPF is used for sun protective fabrics. SPF is a measure of the additional factor beyond the natural amount of time that a person can withstand the sun before getting burned. If a person can stay in the sun for 10 minutes before getting sunburned and applies an SPF 15 sunscreen, then that person should be able to remain in the sun without getting sunburned for 150 minutes (10 minutes x SPF 15 = 150). SPF indicates protection against UVB rays but is not an indicator of UVA protection. UPF measures how much of the sun’s rays are penetrating a garment. A UPF 50 rating means that the fabric only allows 1/50th (2%) of the sun’s UV rays to pass through it and blocks out 98% of UV rays. UPF protection applies to both UVA and UVB rays.
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