Everything You Need to Know About Sunscreen
Rashawn Blanchard
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With summertime just about officially here, people are flocking to the beach all across the world. With sunburn being such a widespread problem, there's no doubt that people will be picking up their favor 
ite sun block or sunscreen to bring with them to the beach. However, there are a few things that everyone should be aware of before they pick up a new bottle of sunscreen and a few things that you might find a bit interesting. Here are the ins and outs of sunscreen along with some safety precautions that you should take into consideration, especially with children.
If you've ever seen a bottle of sunscreen or saw a commercial advertising it, then you've undoubtedly come across the abbreviation "SPF." All different types of sunscreen usually tout a high SPF number, but what exactly does that mean? SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and the actual number comes from laboratory experiments. The higher the number, the longer you'll be able to stay out in the sun without being sunburned. What many people are blissfully ignorant of is the fact that SPFs are not universal for everyone.
Depending upon your complexion, a weaker SPF isn't going to do as well. For example, someone with a lighter complexion will last longer with a weaker SPF than someone with a darker complexion. Due to the fact that SPF and burn times vary often it is usually recommended that sunscreen be applied frequently. The darker your complexion the more often you should apply sunscreen. It's also important to reapply sunscreen if you sweat the original application off and if you enter water. Protecting your skin from the sun is one of the most important things to consider when taking a trip to the beach or a walk to the park during a hot and sunny summer day.
Generally, a sunscreen with SPF 15 is said to last around 45 to 90 minutes depending upon your complexion. The factors that determine how and when to apply sunscreen as a follows: skin complexion, time it takes for skin to turn red (burn), perspiration, and SPF level.
If you've ever seen a bottle of sunscreen or saw a commercial advertising it, then you've undoubtedly come across the abbreviation "SPF." All different types of sunscreen usually tout a high SPF number, but what exactly does that mean? SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and the actual number comes from laboratory experiments. The higher the number, the longer you'll be able to stay out in the sun without being sunburned. What many people are blissfully ignorant of is the fact that SPFs are not universal for everyone.
Depending upon your complexion, a weaker SPF isn't going to do as well. For example, someone with a lighter complexion will last longer with a weaker SPF than someone with a darker complexion. Due to the fact that SPF and burn times vary often it is usually recommended that sunscreen be applied frequently. The darker your complexion the more often you should apply sunscreen. It's also important to reapply sunscreen if you sweat the original application off and if you enter water. Protecting your skin from the sun is one of the most important things to consider when taking a trip to the beach or a walk to the park during a hot and sunny summer day.
Generally, a sunscreen with SPF 15 is said to last around 45 to 90 minutes depending upon your complexion. The factors that determine how and when to apply sunscreen as a follows: skin complexion, time it takes for skin to turn red (burn), perspiration, and SPF level.