NEW YORK - Oct. 30, 2015 - PRLog -- The Reality: A simple, average white t-shirt is only equivalent to SPF 5.
Protecting yourself and your family’s skin from the sun’s powerful UV rays is healthy and essential!
How Sun Savvy Are You?
Take this simple test and see how much you do or don’t know before you go out in the sun today.
1. What percentage of skin cancer is caused by sun exposure?
2. True/False: Less than 33% of adults and children routinely use sun protection.
3. What form of skin cancer kills one person every hour?
4. What is the difference between UVA and UVB rays?
5. What are the peak hours for harmful UV radiation?
Answers You NEED to Know:
1. 90%: When proper protection is worn, sun exposure is decreased and so is a person’s cancer risk, along with a drop in skin damage and wrinkles (bonus).
2. True: Shocking, isn’t it! That means 67% of people do not routinely use sun protection. Not using sun protection on a regular basis increases your chances for sun exposure and skin cancer.
3. Melanoma: This is the deadliest form of skin cancer (yikes!). Most melanoma resembles a mole, and is mainly caused by intense UV ray exposure, which often leads to sunburn. If detected early, it is almost always curable. It is almost always fatal if left undetected, as it becomes metastatic (cancerous cells spread to other areas).
4. Ultraviolet A is longwave and Ultraviolet B is shortwave. Both UV rays penetrate the atmosphere and cause skin aging, skin cancer and eye damage.
5. 10 AM – 4 PM: Cloudy or sunny, the sun is the strongest and most likely to cause skin damage during these hours. Since you probably don’t want to hibernate during peak hours, you should be smart about sun protection.
* Source: The Skin Cancer Foundation
Learn More: www.cabanalife.com/sun-safety
About Cabana Life
Cabana Life was launched in 2005 and quickly caught the attention of consumers and industry insiders alike with stylish, chic, 50+ UV protective apparel. The collection offers a variety of beach/pool essentials including flattering and colorful rashguards, swimsuits and cover-ups for children and women. Founded by Melissa Marks Papock, a melanoma survivor, Cabana Life is a socially-conscious company that strives to increase skin cancer education through partnerships with non-profit organizations. Cabana Life products can be found at leading retailers and www.cabanalife.com
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