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Facts and Fictions
Some of the things we may have been told about the sun and sunscreens are perhaps inaccurate or inadequate. Here are some tips to help set the record straight.
Fiction: All sunscreens are basically the same. It’s just the SPF number that’s different.
Fact: All sunscreens aren’t the same, and SPF is only part of the story. SPF only addresses the protection from UVB rays and gives no indication of protection from UVA rays. Dermatologists recommend sun protection that offers:
- Broad spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays
- SPF 15 or higher
Vitamins and antioxidants are great added benefits for sun care products because they are known to help shield your skin against environmental damage.
Fiction: If I get sunburned it’s my own fault. I keep forgetting to reapply my sunscreen every few hours.
Fact: It’s not your fault! Many ordinary
sunscreens start to break down quickly in the sun, so they begin
to lose their ability to protect your skin at their original protection
level. Also, many sunscreens don’t offer continuous protection
against penetrating UVA rays. Not so with AVEENO®
CONTINUOUS PROTECTION™ Sunblock Lotions….
With ACTIVE PHOTOBARRIER COMPLEX™, protection is maintained
over time, so your skin is still protected long after other sunscreens
have started to break down. Also be sure to apply enough sunscreen
– a good rule of thumb is using at least an ounce (amount
to fill a shot glass) of sunscreen on your body.
Fiction: Darker skin doesn’t burn.
Fact: Repeated sun exposure is harmful to everyone. Although skin of color may have some natural protection from the effects of UV radiation, sun-related skin cancers are on the rise in individuals of color, and dermatologists recommend daily use of a broad spectrum sunscreen. Sun exposure can also worsen acne blemishes, melasma, and hyperpigmentation—frequent problems with skin of color. Sunscreens that contain vitamins and other antioxidants help protect from environmental damage and offer valuable benefits to all skin types.
Fiction: Babies shouldn’t wear sunscreen.
Fact: Pediatricians recommend that infants younger than 6 months of age stay out of the sun. This is because their skin is not fully developed. If your baby is younger than 6 months of age – ask your pediatrician about sunscreen protection. Beginning at 6 months, sunscreen, plus protective clothing and a hat, are considered essential any time babies or young children go outdoors.
Fiction: Sunscreen is sunscreen, so it’s okay to use my sunscreen on my baby.
Fact: It is best for babies to wear a sunscreen specially formulated for the unique needs of baby skin. Their skin is not yet fully developed, so sun exposure will be especially damaging. Nothing works like
AVEENO® Baby CONTINUOUS PROTECTION™ Sunblock Lotion with SPF 45. In addition to blocking the sun’s harmful rays with broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection, this formula also contains skin-soothing natural oatmeal and helps to prevent moisture loss. And AVEENO® Baby CONTINUOUS PROTECTION™ Sunblock Lotion with SPF 45 is fragrance-free and clinically shown to be as gentle to baby’s skin as water. No wonder pediatricians have recommended the AVEENO® brand for more than 60 years.
