Vim & Vigor - Summer 2014 - Gwinnett Medical Center - (Page 17)
BY ELLEN RANTA OLSON
Is SPF 45 any
better than SPF 15?
Which are the harmful rays,
UVA or UVB?
See how much you know about the lifesaver in your beach bag
I've come a long way since my teenage days of slathering up with coconut-scented oil and roasting by the pool.
But I have a confession to make: I still don't practice safe
sunning. Sure, I'll apply a low-grade SPF for a day at the
beach, but everyday wear? Not for me. Staying out of the
sun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.? No way. Reapplying
sunscreen every hour or so? Can't be bothered.
As I approach a milestone birthday this year, I'm
resolving to take better care of my skin. And as I recently
learned, my new approach to sun safety can't come a day
too soon. If, like me, you need a good dose of reality to
help you change your risky ways, read on. >
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