Screen your sun protection

Posted on: June 03, 2008
Posted by: SiteEditorArianna
Related topics: daily challenge and health advice
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours

Summer’s coming: Time to dig out that sunscreen bottle and give it the once-over. The active ingredients in sunscreens lose efficacy after three years, so it’s important to check their expiration dates. Today, challenge yourself to go through your drawers and make sure you’re well-protected from the sun.

(Note: The science behind sunscreens changes rapidly as FDA approves new agents, so it’s a good idea to stay informed about the latest and greatest. Here’s more information about protecting yourself from the sun.)

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annepacker
Posted June 11, 2008 at 02:22 PM

It’s starting to heat up around here! Time to lather on the sunscreen.

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countaughaugh
Posted June 13, 2008 at 01:31 PM

I just got totally burned the other day. I forgot how painful it is. Yikes!

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mommyslilsweetpea
Posted June 13, 2008 at 11:33 PM

I actually just found my sunscreen today! I bought it last fall @ walmart for $1, and it’s good til 09/2009!

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cdrajem
Posted June 18, 2008 at 03:19 PM

I just bought new sunscreen – time to definately start using it on me and my kids

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catbru8
Posted June 18, 2008 at 04:29 PM

I am constantly stocking up on sunscreen. I burn so easily, and love to be out at the pool. Remember to wait at least 15 minutes before going out in the sun after you apply it, and re-apply it after being in the water for an hour.

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SiteEditorArianna
Posted July 03, 2008 at 06:20 PM

I found this really informative website from the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep Cosmetic Database. They did an investigation of almost 1000 brand-name sunscreen products to find out what they contained and whether they worked. Check out their findings (they’re pretty scary):
http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/special/sunscreens2008/