Subject: RE: SunburnedPutting on Sun Smart lecturing cap! Suncream needs to be reapplied regularly esp if you are in the water, or on the sand. Just a side note SPF means Sun protection factor. it indicates the time you can stay in the sun without burning based on your complextion. Here's a chart guide of the times and the factors.
Recommended SPF | Skin Type | 1 hr | 2 hr | 3 hr | 4 hr | 5+ hr | Very Fair / Extremely Sensitive | 15 | 30 | 30 | 45 | 45 | Fair / Sensitive | 15 | 15 | 30 | 30 | 45 | Fair | 15 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 30 | Medium | 8 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 30 | Dark | 4 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 15 |
But if you are going to be in the sun for a long period of time the only way to be sun safe is to cover up with a rashie or long sleeved shirt and hat and glasses! Failing that if you do get burnt the best treatment is Aloe Vera Gel. If you can get your hands on a real plant thats the best if not an Aloe vera gel from teh chemist. (little tip if you keep it in the fridge it feels even better when you put it on) sorry for the rant I'll take my lecturing cap off now. I live in a country with the highest Skin Cancer rates and have very fair skin so have learnt how to avoid sun burns. its just too dangerous! |