Just a tip on Sunscreen and Sunburn Treatment.

The sunlight that reaches the earth has ultraviolet A and B (UVA and UVB)
rays. These ultraviolet lights are the main causes of damage to the skin
from the sun. UVA and UVB rays affect the skin's sensitivity to sun exposure
in different ways. Sunscreens that say "broad-spectrum" can protect the
skin from both UVA and UVB rays. Sunscreens come in lotions, gels, creams,
and ointments.

Apply sunscreen to all the skin that will be exposed to the sun, including
the nose, ears, neck, scalp, and lips. Sunscreen needs to be applied evenly
over the skin and in the amount recommended on the label. Most sunscreens
are not completely effective because they are not applied correctly. It
usually takes about 1 fl oz (29.57 mL) to cover the body of an adult.

Apply sunscreen every 2 to 3 hours while in the sun and after swimming or
sweating a lot. The SPF value will actually be less if a person is sweating
heavily or doing water activities because water on the skin will reduce the
amount of protection the sunscreen provides.

Sunscreen effectiveness is also affected by the wind, humidity, and
altitude. Some sunscreens say they are water-resistant or waterproof and can
protect for about 40 minutes in the sun if a person is doing a water
activity. Wet skin can burn easily, so it is important to protect skin even
if you do not feel you are getting sunburned. Apply sunscreen more often if
you are doing a water activity.

Wearing a T-shirt while swimming will not protect your skin unless sunscreen
has also been applied to the skin under the T-shirt.

Use lip balm or cream that has sun protection factor (SPF) to protect lips
from getting sunburned or developing cold sores.


Sunburn Treatment

The best treatment for a sunburn is to prevent getting one. If you have a
sunburn, simple home treatment measures will provide some relief.

Use cool cloths on sunburned areas.

Take frequent cool showers or baths.

Apply soothing lotions with aloe vera to sunburned areas.

Topical steroids (such as hydrocortisone cream) may also help with sunburn
pain and swelling.

A mild fever and headache can be a problem with a sunburn. Lie down in a
cool, quiet room to relieve the headache. A headache may be caused by
dehydration, so drinking fluids may help.

There is little you can do to stop skin from peeling after a sunburn. It is
part of the healing process. Lotion might help relieve the itching.

Jack's wife


"Steve" wrote in message
...
I know this maybe slightly OT but anyone who cruises must have experienced
sunburned lips.

We have had some really nice sunny days, the last month or so.. I have
been
wearing a brim'ed floppy hat and long sleeves to protect my ageing light
skin.. I have sun screen (spf 30 or 40) on board but prefer the protection
of the clothing. Don't like the greasy feel of the sun screen.

Anyway, I guess the brim of my hat isn't wide enough or the sun was too
low.. I sun burned my lips. This has happened before and it is a mess for
about a week while they heal.

In your experience, is there any remody (after the fact) that helps in
this
situation??

In the future, I will take some lip protections and wonder what is the
best
in that catgory??

Recommendations welcomed (lectures deserved).

Steve
s/v Good Intentions