SO IT TURNS OUT,THE SUN CAN BURN YOU

Click here to read an article on how to protect yourself from sunburns: SUN PROTECTION

Sunburns are awful.  They are always painful and tend to occur on places like the back of my legs which makes doing everyday activities, such as sitting down, an ordeal. I had one sunburn on my arms which became particularly itchy and I had to walk around the house flapping them like a chicken because the breeze I created made the sunburn feel better.

The article says that one really bad sunburn is enough to cause skin cancer.  I’m obviously not questioning the validity of this statement, but I’m willing to guess that multiple really bad sunburns increase your chances of skin cancer even more.  This entire thing is to say that I’m not going to stand on my pedestal and lecture you about how stupid you are to get sunburned.  You are human, and sometimes you forget your hat, or you miss a spot, or you finish that game of frisbee before reapplying sunscreen, and sometime the weather report says it’s going to be rainy and cloudy and it’s a beautiful (very) sunny day.

So we do our best.  We remember to wear our women’s baseball caps when it’s sunny (if you have your Madcapz it won’t be difficult to remember to wear it).  We wear sunscreen, and reapply  it often.  We sit in the shade whenever possible.

How do you protect yourself against the sun?  Any sunburn horror stories?

New Sunscreen Regulations From FDA

We all know it’s better to stay out of the sun to prevent overexposure to the sun. And if you do go out, it’s important to protect your face and eyes with a hat and sunglasses. Of course, our preferred method of head covering is a Madcapz! But we know it’s impossible to stay out of the sun completely and now the FDA has addressed the labeling on sunscreens with new regulations with the hope of standardizing the sunscreen industry.

With over 2 million people diagnosed with skin cancer every year, the FDA has just approved more stringent and standard rules for sunscreens. These new regulations will address the labeling of sunscreens. The words “waterproof”, “sun protection”, and other phrases will be replaced with “Broad Spectrum” but only if the sunscreen passes a test of  providing a certain percentage of protection against UVA rays versus UVB rays. UVB rays cause sunburn and UVA rays go deeper causing premature aging. Both may lead to skin cancer. To read more about the new FDA sunscreen regulations, read here: NEW FDA SUNSCREEN REGULATIONS

Sun Protection Tips To Keep You Safe

With summer on its way, (and in most parts of the country it seems as if it’s here already!) we have some sun protection tips that you can easily remember before you go out for the day. These tips can save you from serious sun-related problems, so take a moment to read on:

1) Wear Sunscreen – apply sunscreen as part of your morning routine. It will become a habit before you know it!

2) Wear Sun Protective Clothing – if you don’t wear sun protective clothing, at least be mindful of skin that is exposed and apply sunscreen or better yet, cover up!

3) Cover Your Head – with a Madcapz, of course!

4) Wear Sunglasses – your eyes are extremely sensitive and wearing sunglasses protects them from the sun’s harmful rays.

5) Don’t Go Out In Middle Of Day when the sun is strongest! Although this may not be practical on a day to day basis, if you are mindful that the sun is most dangerous between 10 and 3 you might begin to plan your day accordingly.

For more information on sun protection, click here to read from  Life360.com’s blog: SUN PROTECTION TIPS

Most important – be smart this summer and protect yourself from the sun!

National Healthy Skin Month

It protects our body, so we need to protect our skin! While November is designated National Healthy Skin Month, it is a good idea to spend a few minutes every day taking care of your skin.

Here are Ohio Health Online’s top five habits to help keep your skin healthy.

Wear Madcapz and read here to learn how to take care of your skin!

November is National Healthy Skin Month

There are a number of simple ways to keep your skin healthy. Wearing Madcapz to protect your skin from damaging sun is a great way to start.

In honor of National Healthy Skin month we thought we would post this link to a dermatologist who debunks 5 popular myths related to fall and winter skin care:

So, remember it’s important to protect your face and skin during the winter months!

You should think about sun protection in winter!

As the cooler weather hits, we put away the summer clothes in preparation for the change of season. But be sure to leave your Madcapz on! Your skin can be damaged from UV rays whether the sun is shining bright or it’s a cold, cloudy fall day:

http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/41003/40583/winter-arrive

Made in the Shade? Think Again and Wear Your Hat.

Now that summer is winding down, some think they don’t need to be as diligent with sun protection. Keep your Madcapz women’s hat on, and check out this short video for tips: