[Matthew Sherborne]

Concept #1 - about suncreens

Key point - alcohol-based are best because resistant to sweating

Key point - waterproof will still wash off - put more on when you’re out of the water

Key point - all should be replenished after 2 hours K

ey point - UVA rays don’t show their damage until later, so even with no burn, still at risk Key point - apply 1 oz of sunscreen each application

Key point - put on 30 min before going out in the sun

Key point - SPF 15 good for people in the sun a few minutes here or there

Key point - how to measure SPF The number gives you that many times longer to be burned Ex. If you burn in 10 min, with SPF (sun protection factor) of 15, you have 150 minutes before being burned, or 2 hrs & 30 minutes

Once you’ve done the section about sunscreens, move on to clothing and then the generic tips.

Concept #2 - types of covers - clothing options

Key point - test - if you can see light through the shirt, UV rays will penetrate your skin

Key point - darker color better than lighter

Key point - thicker weave better than looser or light

Key point - heavy better than thin - long-sleeve dark denim shirt has an SPF of 1700

Key point - wet clothing reduces the SPF by 50%

Key point - stretched or washed a lot reduces SPF

Concept #3 - other tips to stay skin-healthy

Key point - newborns must be kept out of the sun until at least 6 months

Key point - then newborns need sunscreen too

Key point - day-time commuters be aware - UV rays travel through the windows

Key point - sun is most intense between 10am and 4pm

Key point - fragrances and medications can make you photosensitive

Key point - that means skin is even more sensitive to the UV rays

Key point - don’t forget the eyelids and eyes - sunglasses reduce the risk of cataracts

Key point - UV rays go through clouds - definitely wear sunscreen!

Key point - a blistering sunburn on a child doubles his chance of getting cancer in adulthood

As you’re writing down key points, you may come across something interesting that doesn’t fit in any of your 3 concepts. Add it to “other interesting points/facts.” This information will be great for the introduction, conclusion, and possibly any filler content you need.

Other interesting points/facts

·UVA = wrinkling, saggy skin, leathery skin
·UVB = the main cause of the sunburn
·Both are a cause of skin cancer
·90% of skin cancers are from excessive exposure to sunlight
·in 2007, the most common type of cancer in the US is skin cancer
·one in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime
·more than 20 people die a day from skin cancer
·survival rate with early detection is 99%
·survival rate if cancer spreads lowers to 15% - 65%

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