Safe Sun Gear

Female: Today’s video health tip explains how you can give your sunscreen and your skin some help by choosing clothes wisely.

Female: Get sunscreen some help by wearing clothing and accessories that block UV rays. A broad brim top and wrap around sunglasses protects the often-exposed skin around the eyes, ears, face and neck. Light colored fabrics do not offer much protection from the sun. a white T-shirt provides an average SPF of seven, while a long sleeved thick denim shirt has an SPF of 1700. The easiest way to test how clothing can protect your skin is to hold it up to the light, if you can see through the fabric UV radiation can penetrate and read your skin. Be aware of your family’s medical history if your sibling, parent or child has had melanoma, you are in a melanoma prone family and are 50% more likely to develop the disease. Getting checked regularly by a dermatologist is especially important for you.



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