By Haywood Hunter


Millions of dollars are spent every year on products intended to keep us healthy. People are very conscience of their healthy needs and try to do everything they can to protect themselves and stay healthy. It is essential to do a suntan lotion review before choosing the product that is right for you.

Recently the Food and Drug Administration better known as the FDA made some changes to how producers can label suntan lotion. Labeling was not trustworthy preceding this change. Today the bottle must have the protection of UVA (ultraviolet-A) and UVB (ultraviolet-B) separated so the consumer is aware of how much protection they are getting from each type of ray. Consumers will also notice there are not as many containers labeled "waterproof" or "all-day" because the makers of the lotions must now prove those claims before labeling their products with these claims.

There are numerous choices the consumer has for sun protection it is just a matter of preference. Customers can choose lotion, spray, cream, ointments, or gels to apply before going into the sun. There are separate products available specifically for the lips, eyes, and nose. Just check the SPF to see how much protection these products give.

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.

People often do not put enough sunscreen on when applying. This can drastically reduce the SPF protection in the product. It takes 5-6 teaspoons of lotion to cover the entire body without reducing the products ability to protect. Always apply very liberally it is better to have too much protection then not enough. It must be reapplied every two hours that a person is outside and in the sun. The sunblock should be applied 30 minutes before exposure to the sun.

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.

Extended sun exposure can cause sunburns, cancer, and premature wrinkling. To maintain a healthy lifestyle and protect your skin form damage you should buy the suntan lotion product that gives them the most protection from the sun's harmful UVA and UVB rays. Remember to reapply every two hours and apply generously.




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