Where is the Sunscreen?

With the warm weather starting to appear and afterneed and rub it in!
frantically trying to find the sunscreen this morning- How often should I apply my sunscreen? Reapply
(without much luck) I thought I'd do a little research andevery few hours.
answer a few of my sunscreen questions...- How do I protect myself in the water? Choose a
- Can I use last years bottle of sunscreen? Eachwaterproof sunscreen and reapply it after swimming.
brand and type of sunscreen will have a different shelfRemember that many public swimming pools require
life. Most brands are effective for at least 2 years.that you shower before entering the pool. This will
Many brands have an expiration date printed on theremove much of your sunscreen.
label or bottle. If you do not see an expiration date,- How can I protect my baby? Pediatricians usually
check for a manufacturers code. The last numbers onrecommend keeping baby out of the sun and not using
the code represent the expiration date.sunscreen until your baby is 6 months old. After 6
- Should I look for UVA or UVB protection? Choose amonths, choose a product which is chemical free and
sunscreen which provides both UVA and UVBcontains zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. These 2
protection.ingredients and not absorbed into the skin and sit on
- When should I apply my sunscreen? For besttop of it forming a physical barrier of protection. These
protection, sunscreen should be applied about 30"physical" sunscreens begin to work as soon as they
minutes before going into the sun. Don't be like me andare applied unlike the chemical varieties which take
apply it as you're going out the door!about 30 minutes to become effective.
- How much do I need to apply? The most frequentPlease remember to always carry a spare tube of
reason for sunscreen not working properly is that notsunscreen in your purse or car and always be safe in
enough was applied. Apply more than you think youthe sun.