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2. aging

YOUR GUIDE TO KEEPING
KIDS SAFE
IN
THIS
THE SUNSUMMER
Planning a trip to the beach? Keep your family
protected from the sun this summer with this
handy guide
W E ALL N E E D A LITTLE SUNSHI NE
S ER OT ONI N
B O D Y C LO C K
V ITAM IN D
Sun increases the natural
serotonin levels,
improving your mood
and making you more
active and alert
Exposure in the mornings
will help to go to sleep
and wake up at the same
time each day
Time in the sun
promotes Vitamin D
production, crucial for
healthy bones
ME RC URY RI SI NG…
2
3
15 DEGREES
The proportion of people in the UK heading
to the beach at least once this year
100,000
38.1 DEGREES
During summer, in the UK, average
temperatures can fluctuate from 15
degrees to over 30
The hottest temperature ever recorded in
the UK, Gravesend, Kent on 10 August 2003
ONE
80%
The number of instances of
blistering sunburn needed in
childhood to more than double
the chances of developing
melanoma in later life
The number of cases of
skin cancer diagnosed last
year in the UK
E ASY A S U VA, B C
The proportion of all skin
damage due to UV rays
UV RAYS
UV-A
UV INDEX
UV-B
The UV index documents the intensity of the suns rays on a scale of
1-11+. The UK rarely reaches 8
1
8
3
11+
Sun protection should be used at 3 and above
UVA AND UVB ARE BOTH HARMFUL TO US
UVA penetrates the top
layer of skin, ageing and
suppressing the immune
system
UVA
UVB
UVB is the stuff
that burns the top
layers of skin
UV-C
OUTER SPACE
50km
OZONE LAYER
The Ozone layer absorbs
almost all UVC rays, which
are the most harmful to us
15km
STRATOSPHERE
TROPOSPHERE
Ground surface
DOUBLING YOUR SPF DOESN’T MEAN
DOUBLING YOUR PROTECTION
W HAT T H E SP F?
SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor, and refers to the length of
time you can be exposed to the sun whilst using suncream
93%
SPF 15
97%
SPF 30
98%
SPF 50
UVB PROTECTION
SPF30
7hours
SPF 30 allows
you to stay out
in the sun for up
to 7 hours
The British Association of
Dermatologists
recommend reapplication
to ensure complete
protection
EVERY
2hours
UVB PROTECTION
S U N CR E A MS AN D OILS
CREAM VS OIL
CREAM
UVB PROTECTION
HOW MUCH?
ARMS & SHOULDERS
Over a half-teaspoon
(3ml) portion to each arm
FACE & NECK
Over a half-teaspoon
(3ml) portion
Absorbs and
moisturises skin.
Comes in bottle, spray
and stick form
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
The Teaspoon Rule: The recommendation
for the average adult
OIL
Usually marketed as
tanning product.
Doesn’t absorb into
skin, stays as a layer
above
TORSO
Over 1 teaspoon (6ml)
portion each to front
and back
TOTS UNDER 6 MONTHS
UNTIL
6 MONTHS
OLD
UVA CIRCLE
TOTAL
LEGS AND TOP FEET
Over 1 teaspoon (6ml)
portions to each leg
33-35ml
TO COVER A FAMILY OF 4 ADEQUATELY,
TAKE WITH YOU
PARK
OUTING
DAY TRIP
WATER RESISTANT MARK
Water Resistant mark
means the product will
hold up longer in water.
Perfect if you have kids
WEEKEND
AWAY
The ingredients can harm new-born’s skin
AVOID INSECT REPELLENT
It’s best to keep children under 6
months out of the sun
completely, using appropriate
protective clothing and shade
200ml
bottle
C LO TH IN G
K I T YOU R FA M I LY
O UT IN
S UNGLA S S ES
AND HAT S
UV
E
OSUR
P
X
E
CUTS
YS BY
A
R
B
TO UV
50%
Make sure your child
wears a t-shirt in the
sea to help protect
them
Avoid Insect repellent
marked products. The
combination can reduce
UV protection for you
and your family
2 X 400ml
bottles
400ml
bottle
SU N G L AS S E S
S PE N D TIM E IN
TH E S H AD E
Not all sunglasses provide you and
your kids with adequate protection
Keep the kids out of the sun with
some fun beach games
LOOK FOR:
CE
Mark
Look for swimwear
and clothing that are
marked as UV
protective
Ensure that sun hats
provide coverage for
the back of the neck
UVA
UVA Circle – The
universal mark for
approved UVA
protection
UV400
Label
100%
UV
Protection
WATER REFLECTS THE SUN
HARSHLY
WEARING A HAT AND
SUNGLASSES REDUCES RISK BY
SIGHT
50% AGE-RELATED
LOSS
66% CATARACTS
Make sure to wear sunglasses on
the beach to protect eyes
CREATE SAND ART
Grab some shells and
stones from across the
beach and get creative
under the parasol
SAND PICTIONARY
Fingers at the ready.
Get the whole family
involved with this
beach-adapted classic
BUILD SANDCASTLES
Did you know? If your
sunglasses don’t have UV
Protection, your pupils will widen
and let in more harmful UV light
Pack the buckets and
spades and get your
kids building a
masterpiece
PAR E NT ' S T OP T IP S
20-30mins
BEFORE HEADING OUT
RE-APPLY
SUN CREAM
to your kids immediately
after drying them when
they’re come out of the
pool or sea, even if it's
water resistant
SUPERDRUG SAYS...
Buying suncream early in
the season will give you
the best value for money
and protect you all
summer long, no matter
when the sun comes out
11am
CHECK THE
PAO
08.07
(PERIOD AFTER OPENING)
on the bottle. Sun cream has a
shelf life of 2-3 years, so be sure
to check the label when
grabbing it out of the cupboard
BE SURE
THE BOTTLE
HAS THE
CIRCLE
SOURCES: British Association of Dermatologists, Skincancer.org, Cancer Research UK, BBC News, Makuladegeneration.org, Everydayfamily.com, Superdrug UK
TRY TO AVOID
LONG PERIODS OF
-
WHEN SHOULD I APPLY?
BETWEEN
3pm
SUN EXPOSURE
when the sun is at it’s strongest
KEEP SUN
CREAM IN THE
SHADE
Keep sun cream under a
towel, or in your beach
bag to avoid breakdown
of the protection