"Sunblock"

Jessica Gerlemann
Intro to Mass Communication
L. Pavia
Friday 13, 2009


Protecting Kids From The Sun


Ultraviolet rays from the sun can harm our skin. Most important, it can harm young children’s before their skin ever has the chance to age. The Federal Trade Commission mentions that sunburn and damaged tissue cells are bad enough when it comes to ultraviolet rays. (Federal Trade Commission Protecting America’s Consumers ©2001) Doctors and experts believe that increased exposure to the sun during a child’s young age can be a definite cause of cancer and premature skin aging. Also, experts believe that ultraviolet rays weaken the immune system when overly exposed.
Sunscreen or SPF at its highest grade that is best for children is SPF 15. Most water-resistant the paragraph includes why applying sunscreen “liberally” benefits a young child or even adults from the damage of premature skin aging or cell loss. Many doctors and health experts along with reporters during sunny days recommend putting on sunblock 30 minutes before spending time outside in the warm weather sun. Not only can this be beneficial, but users can also take many appropriated measures to avoid the risks of skin cancer which can be typically deadly. 1 in 5 people develop sun cancer every year because of their exposed, unprotected skin. Normally, is this also common in places such as the Florida keys or out on the ocean. Therefore, it pays to prepare to protect your skin in advance.
Not only can we use sunscreens for our children, but also, we can have them wear sun protective clothing. Many fabrics have differentiated weaves that result in lighter weight garments that help the skin and body not hold in so much warmth on those sunny summer days. For instance, black is considered to be a dark color in some cotton-colored fabrics that isn’t recommended to wear because it holds in the warmth as you sit out in the sun or do those extracurricular activities. Fabrics with tighter weave and knit are usually darker in color and warned against. In advantage, lighter-weight lighter colored garments prove quite worthy and cool for the sun. Usually short sleeves or strapless and shorts or sandals are recommended just as long as those silly snakes aren’t basking in the sun.
UPF rating indicated from the paragraph under “Sun-protective Clothing” of (Federal Trade Commission Protecting America’s Consumers) determines how much of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation is absorbed by the sun. For example, indicated from the paragraph, UPF rating of 20 allows 1/20th of the sun’s UV radiation to pass through. This means that fabric like this will cause reduction to an individual’s skin exposure by 20 times as much where it is protected. Garments with rating over UPF 50 or 50+ may not offer as much ultraviolet protection as those normally with a UPF of 50. Garments as rule goes, should not be labeled “sun-protective” or “UV-protective” if UPF is less than fifteen. Also, sun-protection clothing can lose “effectiveness” it too tight, stretched out, damp, or wet. Therefore, with children on sunny days we should select sunglasses, SPF 15 or higher sunscreen block and light comfortable clothing along with plenty of hydrating water.