khassandraSunburn
June 16th 2010 23:58
Guest Post by Marshall Wilkins
I live in Tucson, where the sunshine could be strong enough to kill you. My ADT Tucson alarm will protect the house from break-ins, but it won’t help with sunburn. Only you can keep your children—and yourself—safe from this painful by-product of a day of summer fun.
First of all, make sure you and the kids use plenty of sun block. Choose the appropriate SPF in order to limit the UV rays that get through to your skin. An SPF of 30 is probably the minimum number. For children who will be running around outside—sweating and rolling in the grass—a higher number is recommended.
Speaking of sweating, that natural process will result in the sun block running off. So make sure you reapply it according to the label directions. The same advice holds through if you and the kids are swimming. Whether you’re in a neighborhood swimming pool, at the beach, or just running through the sprinkler, sun block doesn’t last forever. Add more as needed.
Everyone in the family should wear hats when outside in the sun. A wide brim is best, to shade the face and the shoulders. Long sleeves are a good idea, too. Light fabrics should be used, of course, but the point is to keep the UV rays from reaching the skin.
These are simple, common sense ideas—good tips for staying safe this summer.
I live in Tucson, where the sunshine could be strong enough to kill you. My ADT Tucson alarm will protect the house from break-ins, but it won’t help with sunburn. Only you can keep your children—and yourself—safe from this painful by-product of a day of summer fun.
First of all, make sure you and the kids use plenty of sun block. Choose the appropriate SPF in order to limit the UV rays that get through to your skin. An SPF of 30 is probably the minimum number. For children who will be running around outside—sweating and rolling in the grass—a higher number is recommended.
Speaking of sweating, that natural process will result in the sun block running off. So make sure you reapply it according to the label directions. The same advice holds through if you and the kids are swimming. Whether you’re in a neighborhood swimming pool, at the beach, or just running through the sprinkler, sun block doesn’t last forever. Add more as needed.
Everyone in the family should wear hats when outside in the sun. A wide brim is best, to shade the face and the shoulders. Long sleeves are a good idea, too. Light fabrics should be used, of course, but the point is to keep the UV rays from reaching the skin.
These are simple, common sense ideas—good tips for staying safe this summer.
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