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The document provides an A-Z guide to important aspects of sunscreen use and sun protection. Some key points covered include: - Applying sunscreen 20-30 minutes before sun exposure so it can bond to the skin (B) - Babies and small children needing full sun protection from clothing, shade, and limited sun exposure (B) - Broad spectrum sunscreens protecting against both UVA and UVB rays being most effective (B) - Reapplying sunscreen every 2 hours as it can be easily rubbed or sweated off (R) - Sitting in shade on the beach still exposing skin to up to 33% of UV rays (S)

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Sunscreen PDF

The document provides an A-Z guide to important aspects of sunscreen use and sun protection. Some key points covered include: - Applying sunscreen 20-30 minutes before sun exposure so it can bond to the skin (B) - Babies and small children needing full sun protection from clothing, shade, and limited sun exposure (B) - Broad spectrum sunscreens protecting against both UVA and UVB rays being most effective (B) - Reapplying sunscreen every 2 hours as it can be easily rubbed or sweated off (R) - Sitting in shade on the beach still exposing skin to up to 33% of UV rays (S)

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04

sunday
november 15

health

The AZ of sunscreens
A
B

llow time for sunscreen to


work. Ideally, put on your first

layer for the day 20 to 30 minutes


before going into the sun so it has
time to settle into and bond to the skin.

abies can use sunscreen, too.

The Cancer Council of Australia


advises that as much skin as possible
be covered with clothing or a wrap,
and then a broad-spectrum, water-resistant
sunscreen applied to small areas of the skin that
cant be protected by clothing, such as the face,
ears, neck and hands. Many brands make a
baby- or toddler-friendly formula that works well
for adults with sensitive skin, too. The Cancer
Council of Australia recommends keeping
babies out of the sun as much as possible for the
first 12 months, while the Australian College of
Dermatologists recommends that babies and
toddlers be well protected by other forms of sun
protection, such as shade and clothing.
Broad-spectrum sunscreens filter
both UVA and UVB radiation (see U). No
sunscreen product can rightly claim to be
anti-ageing unless it is broad spectrum.

osmetics dont usually cut it in

the sun-protection stakes, even


lipstick and foundation. Some
cosmetics claim they have sun
protection, but without a sun protection (SPF)
rating on the label, this may be as low as SPF 4
(see P). For best protection, use a dedicated
sunscreen (SPF 30+) as a moisturiser under your
make-up, or use an SPF-rated make-up, such as
Invisible Zincs Tinted Daywear.

[ 50%
Up to

imethicone is a form of silicone

used in many moisturisers. When


combined with microfine zinc,
the dimethicone forms a barrier
to help prevent zinc from penetrating the skin or
reacting with light in ways that can be harmful.
Micronised dimethicone zinc sunscreens are
expensive, but theyre the best protection against
the ageing effects of the sun.

E
F
G
H
K

yes are easily irritated by


sunscreen. Keep cream away from

eyes and use UVA- and UVBprotective sunglasses.


Expiry date. All sunscreens should have one.
Most sunscreens are effective for two to three years.

ake tans do nothing to protect you

from the sun. Some have sunscreen


in them, but this only works for two
hours after you put it on.

el-formula sunscreens work


best if you dont want sunscreen
residue on your hands.
eat exposure will make

sunscreen less effective. Store


sunscreen below 30 degrees.

ill coral. Your sunscreen could

do this, according to international


studies that show how four
common ingredients in sunscreens
kill algae that is vital to corals. Hayman Island

Resort has followed the lead of Mexican reef


operators and now encourages guests to use
coral-friendly sunscreen.

M
N

aximum UV levels occur

between 11am and 3pm


daylight saving time (10am
to 2pm non-DST). On sunny
days, avoid the sun or make sure youre wellprotected during this time.

anoparticles
were a
major
scientific
breakthrough that made
sunscreen invisible when
rubbed into the skin, but
some groups worry that the
particles are so fine that they
are absorbed through the
skin and become toxic in the
body. In July, the Therapeutic
Goods Administration
said it was satisfied that the
nanoparticles remain in the
outer, dead layers of the skin.
If youre concerned, brands
such as Invisible Zinc, Banana
Boat, Cancer Council and Le
Tan have new formulas that are
nano-free.

O
P

ptimal amount of sunscreen

for an adult is a bit over half a


teaspoon (three millilitres) to
each arm and the face, neck and
ears, and just more than one teaspoon (about six
millilitres) to each leg, front and back of the body
(39 millilitres for the full body).

rotection from the suns radiation is

measured in terms of SPF factor. An


SPF 30 product will permit one-30th
of the sunburning energy through it
in the same time as it would take
to suffer a minimal sunburn
without any protection. SPF 30+
products let through about
3.3 per cent of UV radiation.
SPF 30+ is the highest rating
allowed in Australia.

R
S

eapply sunscreen

every two hours


(regardless of what
the label says), as
it can be easily rubbed or
sweated off.

hade wont protect

you completely from


the sun because up to
50 per cent of UV rays
are indirect and reflected from
non-absorbent surfaces such as
concrete or sand. Sitting in the
shade on a beach may still mean
up to 33 per cent of UV rays reach
your skin.

of UV rays are indirect and reflected from non-absorbent surfaces. Sitting in the
shade on a beach may still mean up to 33 per cent of UV rays reach your skin

05

sunday
november 15

Dont know your UVA


from your Uvb? Find
out everything you
need to know in this
round-up of sun care.
by Dominic Cadden

T
U

itanium dioxide is a prime

ingredient in many sunscreens.


It absorbs and reflects UVA and
UVB radiation.

VA radiation is the major cause

of skin damage that develops


over time, such as wrinkling
and sagging. For protection,
you need more than just sunscreen. Use topical
antioxidants and ferulic acid to boost your
elastin and collagen, so that your connective
tissue feeds and supports the outer layers of skin.
UVB radiation is the primary cause of
sunburn and mainly affects the outer layers
of the skin.

itamin D helps to prevent cancer

and is produced in response to


UVB radiation. In winter, two
to three hours of sun exposure a
week is sufficient for vitamin D. When
UV levels are high, most people get enough
vitamin D through normal activity, even with
sun protection.

the go if youre active, as they


are less likely to sweat off
than standard sunscreens.

inc oxide has always been superior to


other sunscreen active ingredients as it is
hypoallergenic and provides protection against
a broader spectrum of UV radiation, including
long-wave UVA. Although modern, microfine zinc oxide
is invisible, cricketers and other athletes still love the old
thick, greasy, white zinc cream because if they can still see it,
they know it hasnt been rubbed or sweated off.
n See page 21 for our real-life story on battling melanoma.

photography: austral

W
Z

aterproof sunscreens are

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