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protectant, select one with an
SPF (Sun Protection Factor)
number of 15 or more. The
SPF number indicates the
product's ability to stop skin
from burning: a higher number
means greater protection.

Sunscreens are intended to
provide protection. not to
allow unlimited exposure to
the sun. For example, if skin
burns in 10 minutes, a sun-
screen with an SPF of 15
should protect a person for 150
minutes in the sun without
burning.

Choose a sunscreen which
blocks both UVA (aging) and
UVB (burning) rays.

Insects are attracted to
strong scents, so avoid sun-
screens with intense fra-
grances. Try a water-resistant
or waterproof product if you
are at the beach or perspire
heavily.

To get the most protection
from your sunscreen, gener-
ously apply lotion or cream to
skin 15 to 30 minutes before
going into the sun. This will
give your skin enough time to
absorb the sunscreen and
. feduce your risk of getting

sunburned. Re-apply about

every two hours and after
swimming.

It has been estimated that
up to 80% of the total life dose
of UV radiation will be experi-
enced before the age of 18.

Children are especially vul-
nerable to sunburns because
they generally spend mire
time outside than adults, and
their skin is thinner and miore
sensitive. Serious sunburns
during childhood can increase
the risk of getting skin cancer
later in life.

Health Canada recom-
mends that all children should
at least wear a hat, shorts and 2
T-shirt to reduce this risk, and
should be encouraged to wear
sunscreen and sunglasses.

People who have fair or
freckled skin, light-colored
eyes, or light-colored or red-
dish hair are also more prone
to getting sunburned.

For more information
about the effects of the sun or
the proper use of sunscreen.
cail the nearest office of the
Health Protection Branch in
the blue pages of the phone
book under Health Canada. Or
write to the Health Protection

Branch, Health Canada, 3155 _.

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