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Sun Facts   Sun protection is important for adults and essential for children - the harmful effects of UV rays are cumulative. Make suncare part of your daily routine. Reapply sunscreen after swimming, excessive perspiration, washing or toweling. Surfaces such as water, sand, snow, and pavement all reflect and intensify exposure. Apply sunscreen liberally 15 to 30 minutes before exposure. Use extra protection for sensitive areas like the face, shoulders, chest and lips. Do not forget the back of the neck and legs, tops of the feet and ears. Remember, sunscreens aren't just for a day at the beach. Use sun protection for outdoor winter activities as well.

	Avoid sun exposure during the peak hours between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. You can cut down on the overall exposure received by spending intermittent periods of time in the shade.
	Choose a sunscreen that is waterproof.
	Wear sunscreen even on cloudy or hazy days. UV rays can penetrate these atmospheric conditions and cause sunburn.
	The sun may cause sunburn, premature aging of the skin and skin cancer. Avoiding the sun, wearing protective clothing and regular use of sunscreens over the years, may reduce the chance of these harmful effects.
	When not in the sun, moisturize your skin with an Aloe enriched product for soft, healthy-looking skin.
	Do not apply bug repellent and sunscreen at the same time. Apply sunscreen first. Wait about 30 minutes then spray bug repellent to exposed areas of skin. When both are applied together, they become ineffective.

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F.A.Q.'s
Spread the news on how you can protect your family from skin damage due to over exposure from the sun. - Pour on the Sunscreen!

What causes sunburn and skin damage?

	Ultraviolet (UV) rays are invisible rays that travel to the earth containing high levels of energy which penetrate human skin changing the structure of skin cells.
	In sun protection, the main concern is the UVB and UVA rays. UVB rays = Burning rays UVA rays = Aging rays
	When skin is exposed to these rays, our body naturally starts to produce Melanin, which creates a tan color. This is how the tanning process is activated.
	Melanin provides varying degrees of natural sun protection. People with darker skin have more melanin than those with fair skin, therefore more natural protection but Melanin can not prevent sunburn and skin damage when skin is overexposed.

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How do sunscreens work?

	Sunscreen products contain ingredients, which either absorb or block and scatter UV rays.
	Products are formulated to provide various levels of protection from UVB and UVA rays. The Sun Protection Factor (SPF) rating system measures the amount of UVB sunburn protection the product will provide.
	There is no recognized rating system for measuring UVA protection.
	Reapplying the same SPF reinforces the initial protection, but does not add time to the protection period.
	Most consumers do not use the proper amount of sunscreen to receive the claimed protection. SPF testing is based on a set amount of sunscreen being applied to the skin. Using less sunscreen than needed can result in getting less protection than claimed on the product. The average adult should use 1-1 1/2 ounces per application.
	Always apply sunscreen before going out into the sun. This gives the lotion time to adhere to your skin.

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	It was once widely believed that a 15 SPF product offered sufficient UV protection under most conditions. Over the last few years that school of thought has changed. It is now known that, often more sun protection is desirable.
	Select a sunscreen that blocks enough UV rays to adequately protect your skin type. Use the Sun Protection Factor Guide to help determine your skin type and appropriate SPF.
	If you have very fair or sensitive skin, a history of skin cancer, or take photosensitizing medications, you may need a higher SPF.
	Extended periods of sun exposure also call for a higher SPF. Hawaiian Tropic® offers a full range of sun protection products up to 70 SPF.

	UVB rays are the burning rays and are stronger during the summer months.
	The UVA rays that cause long-term damage to the skin are constant all year long. Look for products, which offer protection from both.
	Be aware of incidental sun exposure like walking the dog or standing outside chatting with a neighbour.
	Daily use of sun protection can significantly reduce the potential health risks associated with exposure to UV rays and can help prevent long-term damage.

	Infants under 6 months of age should be kept from any amount of UV exposure. Their skin is thinner and incapable of producing enough melanin to adequately protect it. A baby's skin is also less efficient at cooling itself, so an accidental sunburn in this age group can become a medical emergency.
	When your baby is old enough to participate in outdoor activities, dress them in protective clothing and a broad brimmed hat and always cover the skin with a gently formulated sunblock, 30 SPF or higher, every time your baby goes into the sun.
	Avoid the peak hours between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and limit the time spent in the sun all year long.
	The majority of lifetime sun exposure occurs before the age of 18. A history of blistering sunburns in childhood increases the risk of developing skin cancer later in life. Research from The Skin Cancer Foundation has concluded that if a child is protected from the sun by using a high SPF (30-50) beginning at 6 months throughout adolescence, the chances of sun damage or developing skin cancer are greatly reduced.
	Hawaiian Tropic® was the first to introduce sun protection products designed especially for children. We currently offer Baby Faces and Splash Sunblocks in high SPF, gentle formulas for young sensitive skin.

	Avoid sunburn! In the unfortunate event it occurs, a burn relief product such as Hawaiian Tropic's I.C.E. Lidocaine Gel, can be used to moisturize and soothe the sunburned areas.
	A physician should be consulted in the case of severe sunburn.
	DO NOT use butter or petroleum based ointments.
	DO NOT allow further sun exposure until your skin has completely healed.
	Store burn relief product in refrigerator for added cooling effect during application to sunburned skin.

Sun Protection Factors only indicate protection against the UVB rays. You are best at determining your skin type. Use this chart only as a guideline for better protection.

Just remember.... The sun may cause sunburn, premature aging of the skin and skin cancer. Avoiding the sun, wearing protective clothing and regular use of sunscreens over the years, may reduce the chance of these harmful effects.

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