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Sun Safety While Expecting

Protection During Pregnancy

By Belinda Clarke

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The AAD recommends the following protocol for using sunscreen:

  • Wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15.
  • Use sunscreens every day if you are going to be in the sun for more than 20 minutes.
  • Apply sunscreens to dry skin 15 to 30 minutes before going outdoors.
  • When applying sunscreen, pay particular attention to the face, ears, hands and arms, and generously coat the skin that is not covered by clothing.
  • Reapply sunscreen every two hours or immediately after swimming or strenuous activity.

Choose Your Protection
In part due to raised awareness of the dangers of overexposure to the sun, there are hundreds of different sun protection products on the market today. Some cost more than others and contain various ingredients, but most importantly, it's smart to reapply frequently.

For those women concerned with using natural products during pregnancy, Ling Skincare offers a Save Face SPF 15 sunscreen containing botanically-derived sunscreen octyl methocinnamate as well as white Hawaiian ginger extract, kiwi frut extract, vitamin A and other natural ingredients. For more information, log on to www.ling-skincare.com

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