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Wear protective clothing, use sunscreen and avoid the sun between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M.
Just what is the UV index that weather
forecasters often mention? The ultraviolet index (UV index) is a measurement of the strength of ultraviolet light, rated 1 to 11+, that can cause sunburn. The EPA provides guidance on the level of protection or sun avoidance you should seek based on each number of the index. Guidelines for sunscreen labeling were updated by the Food and Drug Admin- istration in 2011 so products could no longer be advertised as waterproof, but water-resistant instead. According to the American Academy
of Pediatrics, sunscreen is fine to use on babies older than six months of age. You should protect younger babies with other forms of sun protection — such as hats, umbrellas or avoiding placing them in the sun altogether.
Choose a type of sunscreen that you can 92
apply with ease and that can be tolerated. To avoid irritating the skin and eyes of children ages six months or older, consider using a sunscreen that contains only inor- ganic filters, such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide — but preferably both. Zinc and titanium ingredients physically block the sun’s UV rays from being absorbed by the skin and, most importantly, may be applied without irritation or stinging. The sensitive skin of babies and children is easily irritated by chemicals in adult sunscreens, so avoid sunscreens with para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) and benzephenones such as dioxy- benzone, oxybenzone, or sulisobenzone.
* You should apply sunscreen gener- ously on dry skin before swimming.
* Creams or lotions are best for the first application. Sprays often are lost in a
blowing breeze, leaving important areas unprotected.
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