SUN FACTS

Compiled by Dir. Gloria Corn*

STAY SAFE & STAY BEAUTIFUL WITH MARY KAY

PROTECTING YOUR SKIN BY THE NUMBERS:

  • 1 teaspoon of sunscreen needed to cover your face and throat.
  • 1 ounce of sunscreen needed (about a shot glass-full) to cover your entire body effectively.
  • 1 Children under 1 year of age should NOT be in the sun. Sunscreen should not be used on children under 6 months old without approval of pediatrician.
  • 2 Hours – reapply sunscreen every 2 hours and after swimming, sweating or towel drying.
  • 15 The number of minutes before going outdoors that you should apply sunscreen.
  • 25 The percentage of the sun’s rays reflected by sand.
  • 80 The percentage of the sun’s rays reflected by snow and water.
  • 80 The percentage of the sun’s UV rays that penetrate through light clouds, mist, fog and even glass.
  • 93 The percentage of protection an SPF 15 sunscreen provides.
  • 97 The percentage of protection an SPF 30 sunscreen provides.
  • 98 The percentage of protection an SPF 50 sunscreen provides. No sunscreen screens 100% of UV rays.
  • 365 The number of days in the year you should slather on sunscreen regardless of the weather, where you live, what you do or how dark your skin tone.

Additional information:

SPF refers to protection against UVB rays (which causes sunburn) but NOT UVA rays (which causes wrinkles, sun spots and other signs of premature aging and damages collagen).

BROAD SPECTRUM protests against both UVB and UVA rays.

Layering SPF 15 and SPF 30 DOES NOT ADD UP TO SPF 45.

The sun’s damaging rays are also reflected off sand, pavement and other surfaces.

Two severe sunburns by age 18 more than doubles a person’s chances of developing skin cancer later in life.

During a full day at the beach, you should apply 2 to 4 ounces of sunscreen.

The sun can damage eyes as well as skin. (Retinal damage and cataracts).

Some medications can make you more sensitive to UVA rays; such as tetracycline, diuretics or certain medications like ibuprofen.

Customer testimonial re Mary Kay Sunscreen: “Mary Kay Sunscreen is the best sun tanning lotion I’ve ever tried. I get a nice tan without any burn. Love it!”

*Information obtained from the following: Essence Magazine May 2012 issue, All You Magazine April 2012 issue, Mary Kay The Look 6/12 issue, Mary Kay Intouch Product Sun Education Workshop