FACTS, MYTH BUSTERS & INSIGHTS ON ALL THINGS SUN & SKINCARE RELATED
PROMISING DEVELOPMENTS IN SKIN CANCER RESEARCH
While skin cancer prevention measures such as sunscreen application, wearing UPF clothing and hats, and avoidance of excessive UV exposure are crucial, advancements in research and treatments are equally vital in combating this disease. Some...
MYTH: ALL CLOTHING PROVIDES DECENT PROTECTION FROM UV RAYS
Not even close. The Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) of clothing and hats varies tremendously depending on fabric, color and weave/construction. ...
MYTH: SPF AND UPF ARE THE SAME THING
Nope. SPF refers to sunscreen ratings while UPF is specific to sun protective clothing. SPF (Sun Protection Factor) rates protection...
FACT: WANT TO PROTECT YOUR HEAD FROM THE SUN & NOT GIVE UP YOUR FAVORITE HAT, READ ON
A lot of people have a favorite hat that they turn to when they’re going to spend a day outside....
