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By Rome Jorge
Gone are the days of the generic sun block.
Today, there are sun protection products for every kind of lifestyle
under the sun and even particular parts of the body. Awareness will
allow you to enjoy the summer sun safely.
• Lip balms not only keep your lips from
chapping from windburn and dryness, they should also protect you
your pout from sun damage or skin cancer. Look for a sun protection
factor (SPF) rating on the label. There are lip balms for everyone
from fruit flavored fancies for girls to nonsense variants palatable
to men.
• Sport visors, swimming goggles, prescription
glasses and even fashion statement shades should also feature
ultraviolet (UV) protection to prevent cataracts. Not all lenses are
created equal and it is not enough that they cut down on glare or
make you look cool.
• Certain swimwear and beachwear are made of
fabrics that allow UV rays to pass through let the wearer to tan
evenly. It is important to protect yourself underneath such fabrics
with lotion with the proper SPF. Better yet, have the one you desire
rub sun lotion on you.
• The face, especially the nose and ears, are
more prone to sun damage. Those who plan to tan themselves with a
body oil with a low SPF factor should use a cream with higher SPF
rating for the face.
• For outdoorsmen, there are now sunscreen
lotions specifically made sports use that do not wash away with
sweat or swimming. Consequently, they can hard to wash off and feel
hot and sticky in the heat of competition.
• For those who prefer to whiten their skin
while the rest of us take pride in our golden kayumanggi skin and
revel in our healthy summer glow, there are lotions that not only
provide extreme sun protection from any sort of tanning but also
whiten the skin with continued use. Many moisturizers and other
daily beauty products now incorporate UV protection.
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