Come Party with UV Skinz and Steve Spangler
26 Jul 2010 6 Comments
in Uncategorized Tags: solar energy, steve spangler, Sun, twitter, uv skinz
Come party with Steve Spangler Science and UV Skinz Tuesday, July 27th from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. PST and learn about the myths and truths of renewable solar energy.
You will also have a chance to win some fabulous prizes during the party!
We will be using hastag #spangler and also have a special tweetgrid set up for the party. The link will be posted in this blog post as we get closer to the event.
During the party we will be asking you the myths and truths about sun energy and it’s uses as a renewable energy source. Your answer might just win you a prize!
You Could Win –
- A UV Skinz item of your choice from the UV Skinz website
- Steve Spangler Solar Science Kit that includes UV Beads and the brand new 6 in 1 Solar Robot Kit.
Join Susan Wells, Social Media Strategist for SteveSpanglerScience.com and Blogger Kalisha Frazier from UVSkinz.com as your hosts. Please RSVP by leaving us a comment below with your twitter handle to be eligible to win giveaway prizes. You also need to follow @uvskinz and @spanglerscience.
Don’t forget to RSVP and join us on Tuesday, July 27th from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. PST to explore the myths and truths behind solar energy.
**Please keep in mind this party is for fun and educational purposes and is not based on political or personal views about renewable energy.
Video Review
08 Jul 2010 2 Comments
in Review/Giveaway Tags: beach, children, Sun, sun protection, sunscreen, swim shirt, swim shirts, uv rays, uvskinz
Review and vlog from Baby-Momma Blog:
As a mom protection is keywhen heading to the pool or at the beach. The solar system is getting worse by the minute and the UV rays are stronger and stronger. Knowing Isabella and I were going to be spending the weekends on the beach I was looking for a bathing suit with full coverage. UVSkinz came to the rescue. With UPF 50+ UV protection woven into the fabric gives me a piece of mind when Isabella is running around in the sun. I know she is protected and after using this suit for half of the summer already, I can say we have had NO BURNS!! I also love that there is a built-in swim liner for added protection for no need of swim bottoms or diapers. If you insist on using a swim diaper just in case of a accident, there is plenty of room. I use them under Isabella’s shorts and she seems to be comfortable and not bothered by them. The fabric has a Chlorine resistant treatment for long lasting wear and has flat-lock stitching throughout the entire garment to eliminate irritating seams. We love this suit so much we are buying a second set for the rest of the summer UVSkinz is Sealed with Approval by Baby & Momma!
I Wear Your Shirt
25 May 2010 Leave a Comment
in Skinz Newz Tags: iwearyourshirt.com, Sun, sun protection, swim shirt, uv swim shirt, UVA rays, UVB rays, uvskinz
May 22nd was UV Skinz I Wear Your Shirt Day! Even though it did come and go quickly Evan and Jason from iwearyourshirt.com took lots of pictures and even some YouTube videos of our UV Skinz in action. You can see the YouTube videos on our Facebook Fan Page!!
Evan and Jason caught the true essence of UV Skinz. You can still enjoy life and the sun, but with UV Skinz swim shirts you can do it all while protecting yourself against 98% of UVA and UVB rays. Unlike sunscreen the sun protection never washes off! Fully enjoy water sports, hiking, trips to the beach and anything else imaginable you can do outside.
Sun protection doesn’t mean you need to hide…take skin cancer by the horns with UV Skinz and enjoy the sun!
UV Activity
14 May 2008 Leave a Comment
in A Day in the Life of... Tags: activity, fun, summer, Sun
Everyone has experienced having items faded by the sun, weather it was an item of clothing, a coat of paint, your car interior, or the color of your hair. Apparently there are some creative people out there who have harnessed the sun’s ability to fade items to create art. MarthaStewart.com has a simple way to use the sun this summer to keep the boredom at bay:
“Sunlight fades construction paper, as anyone who’s hung a piece of artwork in a window has discovered. 
Turn this drawback to your advantage by making sun prints that use everyday objects as stencils. Flat objects create sharp outlines, while bulky ones make blurrier impressions. Untreated, the images will fade eventually, but you can protect them with a UV-resistant spray.
Cut shapes from paper, and spread restickable glue on the back, then stick them to the construction paper. Tape the paper to a sunny window, facing out, and leave for at least a week (longer for higher contrast), then peel off cutouts. You can also lay three-dimensional objects (try rickrack, toothpicks, or buttons) flat on a piece of construction paper in a sunny place where they will not be disturbed.”
This activity has few supplies and is easy to clean up after. It really shows you the power of the sun and the effects it had on everyday objects. This thought provoking activity can be used to teach children about the potential dangers of over exposure of the sun.
Au Naturale
14 Apr 2008 Leave a Comment
in Prevention Tags: animals, Prevention, summer, Sun
With the temperature slowly rising as the days go by remember to keep covered in the sun. Avoid outside activities during the peak hours of the afternoon when the sun is at it’s hottest, stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, protect you eyes. I just found these fun facts about how some animals cope with the sun:
Chimpanzees avoid the peak hours of the sun, being most active in the early morning and late afternoon hours.
Rhinoceroses roll in mud to protect their already thick hide from the hot African sun.
What are UV Skinz?
26 Mar 2008 1 Comment
in Prevention, Skinz Newz Tags: awareness, cancer, fashion, melanoma, parenting, Prevention, skin cancer, Sun, UV
UV Skinz sun protective swim shirts are stylish and carry a UPF rating of 50+, which blocks out over 98% of the sun’s harmful rays, protecting delicate skin from damaging sunburns. Sunscreen isn’t always enough, is often not used correctly and some folks have skin allergies or sensitivities to chemicals that sunscreens can contain. UV Skinz are sun shirts that are not made with any chemicals or lotions. The UV protection is in the tight weave of the fabric. Wearing UV protective clothing, such as our fun, cool UV Skinz sun protective swim shirts, is an important step in preventing sunburns, premature aging of the skin and skin cancer.
