Always Do A Suntan Lotion Review

By Haywood Hunter


In today's society, most people are trying to live a healthier lifestyle. One product we buy on a regular basis is suntan lotion. It is important for a consumer to do a thorough suntan lotion review before purchasing a product for a family.

For years, the makers of suntan lotion labeled their products with terms such as "waterproof" and "all-day" without any regulations. Until recently, these claims did not even have to be proven. However, recently the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) implemented standers for all suntan lotion companies that require them to have more stringent labeling procedures. Because of these laws, they can no longer make unsubstantiated claims. All products must have the UVA and UVB protection amounts they can no longer just put the UVB label.

When walking into a local merchant a customer will notice they can purchase sun protection from gels to spray on sunscreen and they can even purchase items specifically suited for the lips, eyes, or nose. Choose the product you are most comfortable applying. Remember to buy the one that offers the most SPF protection.

SPF is the abbreviation for sun-protection factor, and is usually reported in numbers such as 15 SPF or 100 SPF. This indicates how much sunburn protection the product provides. Do not rely on the SPF factor to determine how long it will take to get a sunburn because there are other factors that affect the amount of time it takes to burn. That will depend on where you are at, how long you are exposed to the son, and the time of day.

The best way to make sure you do not burn in the sun is to rub on the lotion or cream liberally. Most of the time consumers do not use enough of the product and end up sun burned even though they put on sunscreen. Make sure you put a lot of sunscreen on the first time and do it at least 30 minutes before you go outside.

Broad-spectrum protection refers to sunscreen that offers both UVB and UVA protection. The FDA recommends consumers six months of age and older always use a broad-spectrum sun protection. Read the labeling carefully because some lotions only provide UVB protection. Do not put suntan lotion on infants under 6 months.

The sun's rays are damaging to the human body so always use sunscreen and reapply every two hours. If too much time is spent in the sun, it can cause premature wrinkling, sunburn, or even cancer. It is important to take all the necessary steps to protect the skin from sun damage.




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