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Sunscreen Alternatives To Protect Your Skin

By Dr. Katherine Chiang, Siperstein Dermatology Group by our office or visit us online to purchase our favorite brand: the clothing is durable, meaning that the sun protection the
We at Siperstein Dermatology Group understand that not Brush-on-Block SPF 30! fabric offers will not wash out or wear out over time. Drop by
everyone loves sunscreen as much as we do. Sunscreen is a great My Spouse/Child/Friend Refuses To Wear Sunscreen When the Siperstein office during your next visit to check out some
tool for protecting your skin for the vast majority of our patients. Outdoors. What Do You Recommend They Use Instead? of our favorite sun-protective clothing brands in person! Some
However, there are people for whom sunscreen may be less ideal Our all-time favorite method of sun protection is clothing/ of our go-to-clothing brands include Coolibar, Solumbra, UV
– children less than 6 months of age, pregnant or breast-feeding hats with UPF. The term UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) is Skinz, and Cabana Life. Hat brands include Wallaroo and Buff.
women, patients allergic to sunscreen ingredients, and even used as a measure of ultraviolet radiation penetration through the I Already Have Clothing That I Love Wearing When
people with limited mobility. In these cases, we recommend fabric. For example a UPF of 50 means that 1/50th (2 percent) of Outdoors. Can I Convert Them To UV Clothing?
seeking out sunscreen alternatives to use exclusively or in the UV rays can penetrate the UPF fabric. The higher the UPF, Yes you can! A UV detergent is a photo-protective laundry
combination with sunscreen. Read on for some of our favorite the better. The UPF of a fabric depends upon the fiber content, additive that washes into the clothing and absorbs broadband
alternatives to traditional sunscreen! weave, fabric finishing and additives. Clothing with UPF 50+ UV radiation. The brand we recommend is RIT Sun Guard.
I Dislike The Creamy Feeling Of Sunscreens, Are There offers the best protection because it is constant, full-skin, full- A single treatment of RIT Sun Guard embeds clothing with
Any Non-Greasy Substitutes? spectrum protection. You do not need to reapply. You do not a UPF of 30, meaning only 1/30th (or 3.3 percent) of the UV
Try a brush-on sunscreen! These portable, self-dispensing need to worry about what area of the skin you missed. And best rays can penetrate the UPF fabric. Unlike our recommended
brushes have become an extremely popular alternative to yet, this clothing actually keeps you nice and cool under the sun. clothing brands above, which typically maintain the same UPF
traditional sunscreen. They are mineral-based, go-on sheer and But Don’t Our Clothes Already Protect Us From The Sun? for hundreds of washes, clothing treated with RIT sun guard
offer broad spectrum UVA-UVB coverage. It’s a great tool for Sadly, not very well! The average weight cotton T-shirt gives will have UPF that only lasts approximately 20 launderings.
your low ultraviolet (UV) exposure days spent inside the house only a UPF of 5, which translates to 20 percent of the UV rays So, be sure to keep track of your washings! For those hesitant
or office. We do not recommend using it as your primary method reaching your skin. This is inadequate protection when outdoors. to purchase UV protective clothing, laundry additives are an
of sun protection as the amount applied is likely insufficient to When shopping for your sun-protective clothing and hats, inexpensive way to augment your sun protection. You only need
protect the skin, especially if you are spending significant time make sure you pay attention to a few things. (1) The fabric one pack of RIT Sun Guard per load of laundry and when last
outside. However, it is great option for sun protection while should be UPF rated 50+, not SPF rated. Clothing that cites we checked on Amazon, a six-pack was $25, making each load
running quick errands or re-application over makeup. Drop SPF does not offer full-spectrum protection, and (2) make sure of laundry only $4.16! What a bargain for protecting your skin
from skin cancer and aging!
Any Other Sun Protective Strategies You Recommend?
Louis Vuitton Wine? broad-spectrum coverage. Chronic UV exposure can increase
Don’t forget to grab your sunglasses that offer UVA UVB

‘Where Fashion And the risk of cataracts, macular degeneration and many other eye
problems. We’re not the eye experts here but are happy to refer
you to an ophthalmologist if you have any further questions.
Wine Merge ...’ Festival of the Arts Boca from page 1

By Laura Berrio, including Dom Perignon, Veuve Clicquot, and Belvedere superstar violinist Joshua Bell, classical guitarist Milos
Freelance Writer/ Vodka, along with many other “luxury brands.” and Festival Music Director Constantine Kitsopoulos.
Blogger Other fashion companies have followed the same Starting in September, guests will be able to
When I think of Dom path. Ferragamo and Bulgari have vineyards and estates in register to participate in the silent auction and order
Perignon, Veuve Clicquot, Southern Tuscany. One of the Guess brothers, who cofounded special “Party in Place” packages of goodies to enjoy
and French wine, I picture the company, has a 55-acre Napa vineyard and winery. Chanel while watching the live streamed entertainment at
a small family-owned bought St. Supery vineyard and winery in Napa. festivalboca.org.
business with fields of old With all of these “luxury” brand companies lending their It is a central mission of Festival of the Arts Boca to
vine grapes. In reality you name and efforts to making great wine and Champagne, it expose youth and their families to the fine arts. Through
have to look to the fashion has me thinking of other fun potential ventures. … community support and sponsorships, the festival
industry to find the owner. • AVEDA could make an organic wine gets its visiting artists to engage with students – often
Wine and fashion are • Rolex could make Champagne to rival Dom Perignon through a school visit, open rehearsal, master class or
two of life’s greatest pleasures! What goes better than a glass • YSL could make a wine that has anti-aging beauty direct collaboration. The festival also provides free
of wine and a fashion magazine? You don’t have to look far properties tickets to student groups and their families. The new
to find brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Ferragamo and The list is endless, but one thing is for sure, more and more goal is to add activities throughout the school year.
Diesel in the wine business! companies are entering the world of “wine” and changing our The 15th Annual Festival of the Arts Boca,
In the past you could buy a Louis Vuitton wine carrier perception of our everyday glass of wine to that of a “lifestyle” presented by The Schmidt Family Centre for the Arts,
… but now you can buy their wine and Champagne to go choice. will return to Mizner Park Amphitheater, March 5
in them. In 1987 Louis Vuitton and Moet Hennessy merged ~Cheers! through 14, 2021, with a celebration of music, dance,
and formed LVMH. LVMH now owns over 60 subsidiaries, and authors.

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