TawnyandRex

1. SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor 2. There are two ways SPF works: A) Block B) Absorb **For best results, get a sun screen that does both** 3.You should be using a shot glass full of sun screen for your body at least 20 minutes before sun exposure. (Cream base) 4. You should re-apply your sunscreen every 2-3 hours as directed on the bottle. (You can use spray to re-apply) 5. Using just a spray of sunscreen (and no cream sunscreen), will not give you enough protection. If you get a spray of SPF 30 in a spray can, and don't apply a cream sunscreen before, after all the math, you are only getting an SPF of maybe 2. 6. For your cream sunscreen, grab a minimum of SPF 30. (any less, and it's not giving you any protection) 7. Opt for higher SPF's like 50+ for your spray can. 8. ALWAYS apply sunscreen under your foundation! (SPF in foundation is irrelevant) 9. Re-apply your sunscreen after water activities and sweating. 10. Even though sunscreen helps protect you ...

Okay, so we have all heard about the sun causing cancer... Typical response "What doesn't cause cancer nowadays?' In the past few years people have become more aware of the suns harmful effects on their skin. But it seems that tanning in the sun is still a very common act. Lots of people will even use baby oil (which take up to 7 days to wash off of your skin completely) and lay out in the sun for hours on end!  Some people might opt for protecting their skin from the sun and pick up a drug store self tanner. (We've all been here...Jergens "natural glow"..) First off all, self tanner is HARD to apply by yourself. A lot of the time, the product isn't even coloured so you have no idea where you put the self tanner until after your shower the next morning when you come out looking blotchy. Self-tanners are a great way to get a tan without harming your skin but finding the right one can take a lot of blotchy days... No one wants to get a spray tan because...