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Sunscreen Alternatives To Protect Your Skin

By Siperstein Dermatology Group When shopping for your sun-protective clothing and rays can penetrate the UPF fabric. Unlike our recommended
We at Siperstein Dermatology Group understand that not hats, make sure you pay attention to a few things. The fabric clothing brands above, which typically maintain the same
everyone loves sunscreen as much as we do. Sunscreen is a should be UPF rated 50-plus, not SPF rated. Clothes that UPF for hundreds of washes, clothing treated with RIT
great tool for protecting your skin for the vast majority of our cite SPF do not offer full-spectrum protection Make sure the Sun Guard will have UPF that only lasts approximately 20
patients. However, there are people for whom sunscreen may clothing is durable, meaning that the sun protection the fabric launderings. So, be sure to keep track of your washings! For
be less ideal – children less than 6 months of age, pregnant offers will not wash out or wear out over time. Drop by the those hesitant to purchase UV protective clothing, laundry
or breastfeeding women, patients allergic to sunscreen Siperstein office during your next visit to check out some of additives are an inexpensive way to augment your sun
ingredients, and even people with limited mobility. In these our favorite sun-protective clothing brands in person! Some protection. You only need one pack of RIT Sun Guard per
cases, we recommend seeking out sunscreen alternatives to of our go-to-clothing brands include Coolibar, Solumbra, UV load of laundry and last we checked on Amazon, a six-pack
use exclusively or in combination with sunscreen. Read on Skinz, and Cabana Life. Hat brands include Wallaroo and was $25, making each load of laundry only $4.16! What a
for some of our favorite alternatives to traditional sunscreen! Buff. bargain for protecting your skin from skin cancer and aging!
I Dislike The Creamy Feeling Of Sunscreens, Are There I Already Have Clothing That I Love Wearing When Any Other Sun Protective Strategies You Recommend?
Any Non-Greasy Substitutes? Outdoors. Can I Convert Them To UV Clothing? Don’t forget to grab your sunglasses that offer UVA UVB
Try a brush-on sunscreen! These portable, self-dispensing Yes you can! A UV detergent is a photo-protective laundry broad-spectrum coverage. Chronic UV exposure can increase
brushes have become an extremely popular alternative to additive that washes into the clothing and absorbs broadband the risk of cataracts, macular degeneration and many other
traditional sunscreen. They are mineral-based, go on sheer UV radiation. The brand we recommend is RIT Sun Guard. eye problems. We’re not the eye experts here but are happy
and offer broad spectrum UVA-UVB coverage. It’s a great A single treatment of RIT Sun Guard embeds clothing with to refer you to an ophthalmologist if you have any further
tool for your low ultraviolet exposure days spent inside a UPF of 30, meaning only 1/30th (or 3.3 percent) of the UV questions.
the house or office. We do not recommend using it as your
primary method of sun protection as the amount applied
is likely insufficient to protect the skin, especially if you
are spending significant time outside. However, it is great
option for sun protection while running quick errands or
reapplication over makeup. Drop by our office or visit us
online to purchase our favorite brand: Brush-on-Block SPF
30!
My Spouse/Child/Friend Refuses To Wear Sunscreen
When Outdoors. What Do You Recommend They Use
Instead?
Our all-time favorite method of sun-protection is clothing/
hats with UPF. The term UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) is
used as a measure of ultraviolet radiation penetration through
the fabric. For example a UPF of 50 means that 1/50th (2
percent) of the UV rays can penetrate the UPF fabric. The
higher the UPF, the better. The UPF of a fabric depends
upon the fiber content, weave, fabric finishing and additives. • Screen Doors & Window Screens
Clothing with UPF 50-plus offers the best protection because • Hardware Repacement
it is constant, full-skin, full-spectrum protection. You do not • Impact/Non-Impact Glass
need to reapply. You do not need to worry about what area • Custom Frameless Showers
of the skin you missed. And best yet, these clothes actually
keep you nice and cool under the sun.
But don’t our clothes already protect us from the sun?
Sadly, not very well! The average weight cotton T-shirt gives
only a UPF of 5, which translates to 20 percent of the UV 561-316-9001
rays reaching your skin. This is inadequate protection when
outdoors.
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