Sun Screen

5 things you should know ...

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Time for Sun screen. Do you have all the information to choose the right one? Play the quiz to learn. Have fun!

As a note of caution, studies have found that only 39 out of 500 Sun Screen lotion really provided protection. Sun Screen lotions provide a false sense of security and it does not provide protection as much as it claims. If you have an option then staying away from the sun can keep the skin young and healthy!

Image credit: www.epi-pet.com	Sun screen protects against both UVA and UVB rays. a. True b. False Answer: [b] Sun screen protects only UVA rays. UVB rays can still harm you.
Image credit:www.epi-pet.com	Sun screen 90+ SPF is better than 30 SPF. a. True b. False Answer: [b] Any thing above 30 SPF has not proven to be better. So don't spend extra money for the extra SPF claim.
Image credit :www.epi-pet.com	Sun screen is not needed if it is a cloudy day. a. True b. False Answer: [b] False. UVA and UVB exists even on a cloudy day so protect yourself.
Image credit :www.epi-pet.com	Which of the following sun screen you will pick for an outdoor party, beach and amusement park? a. Sun screen containing zinc oxide or titanium oxide which helps protecting the skin the second they are applied. Answer: [amusement park] b. Sun screen formula is water resistant which helps to maintain its SPF level for 40 minutes after exposure to moisture. Answer: [beach] c. Sun screen formula is "fast absorbing" or "matte" which helps to apply make-up further. Answer: [outdoor party]
Image credit::www.epi-pet.com	A white cotton T-shirt provides an SPF of a. 15 or less b. 10 or less c. 20 or less d. 5 or less Answer: [b] A white cotton T-shirt provides an SPF of 10 or less. So you can protect yourself minimally with a white dress.

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