{"id":422,"date":"2018-07-13T14:44:33","date_gmt":"2018-07-13T18:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cap\/?p=422"},"modified":"2018-09-04T10:24:54","modified_gmt":"2018-09-04T14:24:54","slug":"sun-protection-products-and-uv-exposure-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cap\/sun-protection-products-and-uv-exposure-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"Sun Protection Products and UV Exposure Risk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-425\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cap\/files\/2018\/07\/Enjoy-the-Sun-not-the-Burn-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Enjoy the Sun, not the burn\" width=\"584\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cap\/files\/2018\/07\/Enjoy-the-Sun-not-the-Burn-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cap\/files\/2018\/07\/Enjoy-the-Sun-not-the-Burn-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cap\/files\/2018\/07\/Enjoy-the-Sun-not-the-Burn-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cap\/files\/2018\/07\/Enjoy-the-Sun-not-the-Burn-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cap\/files\/2018\/07\/Enjoy-the-Sun-not-the-Burn.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/>We\u2019ve had some nice days here in Vermont.\u00a0 Though most people may not greet a sunshiny day with concern about ultraviolet (UV) protection, it is something we must be mindful about.\u00a0 UV radiation comes from the sun and man-made sources like tanning beds.\u00a0 The most common cancer in the United States, skin cancer, is primarily caused by too much UV exposure.\u00a0 The most obvious way to avoid UV exposure is to seek shade, or cover up, but for the times that you must be in the sun, a good sunscreen is recommended.\u00a0 There is no one sunscreen that will prohibit exposure to all types of UV rays.\u00a0 Even sunscreen labeled with 100% SPF only protects against 99% of UV rays.<\/p>\n<p>What to look for in a sunscreen: \u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-423 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cap\/files\/2018\/07\/Sunscreen-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Sunscreen\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 30 or more<\/li>\n<li>\u201cBroad Spectrum\u201d on the label<\/li>\n<li>No waterproof claims (water resistant is okay)<\/li>\n<li>Unexpired and ideally good for at least 2 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The sun emits many kinds of UV rays.\u00a0 SPF helps to protect against UVB, which primarily causes sunburn.\u00a0 But, just because you don\u2019t get a burn, doesn\u2019t mean your skin hasn\u2019t encountered risky sun exposure.\u00a0 The Broad Spectrum label informs that the sunscreen has been shown to protect against both UVA and UVB rays.\u00a0 Sunscreen waterproof claims have been debunked by science, so, products can no longer make that claim.\u00a0 They can still say \u201cwater resistant,\u201d and must state for how long the product would continue to work after swimming or sweating.<\/p>\n<p>Sunglasses can provide great protection too.\u00a0 UV radiation from the sun can damage the cornea, lens, and other parts of the eye.\u00a0 Cataracts can also develop from too much sun exposure.<\/p>\n<p>What to look for in sunglasses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full coverage of the entire eye, wraparound, or close-fitting frames to screen out 75 to 90 percent of visible light.\u00a0 Choosing larger frames can help.<\/li>\n<li>Glasses that block 99 to 100 percent of UVA and UVB rays (may be<br \/>\nlabeled with UV protection of UV400 or more)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-431 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cap\/files\/2018\/07\/Parentandchild-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Parent and Child\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cap\/files\/2018\/07\/Parentandchild-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cap\/files\/2018\/07\/Parentandchild-452x300.jpg 452w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cap\/files\/2018\/07\/Parentandchild.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Whether it\u2019s under a tree, tarp, or behind some awesome shades and a hat, we hope you can get outside and enjoy the sunshine as much as possible this summer!<\/p>\n<p><em>Contributing Writer: Crystal Baldwin<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/cancer\/skin-cancer\/prevention-and-early-detection\/uv-protection.html\">The American Cancer Society<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/adult-health\/expert-answers\/uv-protection\/faq-20058021\">Mayo Clinic<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve had some nice days here in Vermont.\u00a0 Though most people may not greet a sunshiny day with concern about ultraviolet (UV) protection, it is something we must be mindful about.\u00a0 UV radiation comes from the sun and man-made sources like tanning beds.\u00a0 The most common cancer in the United States, skin cancer, is primarily&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/cap\/sun-protection-products-and-uv-exposure-risk\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Sun Protection Products and UV Exposure 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