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Why do we wear sunscreen?

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  • When should you apply sunscreen?
    30 minutes before sun exposure
  • What does UV stand for?
    Ultra Violet
  • How hot is the sun?
    27 Million degrees Fahrenheit
  • When should I reapply sunscreen?
    Every two hours or after sweating or swimming
  • What does Broad Spectrum mean?
    This means it filters out both UVA & UVB rays
  • What does Physical/Mineral sunscreen do?
    It reflects UVA & UVB rays
  • How long does it take for the Sun's light to reach Earth?
    8 Minutes
  • What can happen to your skin over time?
    It can age the skin and loose elasticity. It can also cause sun spots to appear or cancer in the future
  • How many miles away is the Sun from Earth?
    About 2,960,000 miles away
  • How many Earths could you fit into the Sun?
    1.3 Million Earths
  • How old is the sun?
    About 4.5 billion years old
  • What is the recommended minimum SPF?
    30 SPF
  • What is the Sun?
    a star, hot ball of burning gases
  • What else can you do besides wearing sunscreen/sunblock to protect your skin?
    wear a hat, hang in the shade, UV protective clothing....
  • What time of year should you wear sunscreen?
    All year! Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring...
  • What does Chemical sunscreen do?
    It absorbs UVA & UVB rays
  • Who needs to wear sunscreen?
    Everyone!! No one is immune to skin cancer
  • What does SPF stand for?
    Sunburn Protection Factor
  • What kind of sunscreen to lifeguards wear on their nose?
    Zinc/Mineral/Physical
  • What are the two types of sunscreen?
    Mineral/Physical or Chemical