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Home Remedies to Fight the Burn
We are in the midst of summer and no matter how many precautions we may take to ward off a sunburn, sometimes they happen. It is most important that we protect our children from unprotected exposure to the sun. UV Skinz makes it simple because the uv protection is in the tight-weave of every swim shirt. It’s the quickest and most effective sun protection that I have found; blocking out 98% of the sun’s rays and covering the neck, arms, chest and back.
To avoid a sunburn altogether follow these simple steps:
- Wear a uv swim shirt during any outdoor or water activity
- Apply at least 1 oz. of SPF 30 sunscreen to all exposed parts of your body and reapply often
- Avoid the peak hours of the day from 10am-4pm, but if you must be outdoors during that time then…
- Stay in the shade
- Wear a hat and/or sunglasses
- Always keep newborns out of direct sunlight
Now if for some reason your uv swim shirt was left in the wash and your sunscreen got eaten by the dog. Your friends called you up and you just had to go tubing down at the lake with them at 12 noon and you felt you wear safe from sunburn because it was a partly cloudy day, but the next morning you wake up with the brightest, reddest and the most painful sunburn you’ve had in your life!
Then here are some home remedies to help you soothe your burn:
To ease a mild sunburn, pat skin with cider vinegar, witch hazel, or wet tea bags.
• Bathe a sunburned face in buttermilk. It’s great for the complexion, too.
• Add about a cup of baking soda to a bath filled with lukewarm water, and submerge sunburned areas.
• Remember that water doubles your sun exposure. Apply sunscreen under your eyes and chin to ward off reflected light.
• Wear a hat!
From Old Farmers Almanac
Don’t let the fear of a sunburn keep you from enjoying your summer. Just take precautions and stay hydrated!
Until the end of July UV Skinz is cleaning out the warehouse and offering 40% off selected adult styles! Check it out and avoid the burn!
Add comment July 24, 2009
It’s Party Time!–Giveaway Ended
Hi! Welcome to the UV Skinz blog! I’m Kalisha, your host and resident blogger here at UV Skinz. This is UV Skinz first time at a 5 Minutes For Mom Ultimate Blog Party and I am so excited to party it up with you today!! Take a look around…and read on for a Surprise Party Favor Giveaway!
With my new found sun savvy-ness I will be bringing you lots of great giveaways, sun protection information, my own personal adventures in the sun and new sun protection products that I come across.
UV Skinz was established after Rhonda Sparks, the founder and President, lost her husband to skin cancer when he was just 32 years old. This sparked Rhonda’s passion to raise awareness and educate others about sun protection, but never losing sight of how valuable it is to PLAY and HAVE FUN outdoors!
I feel so lucky to be a part of a such a family-oriented company. I am a SAHM mom to two feisty and loving little girls; Journey-3yrs and Faith-2yrs. Living in So. California has us all spoiled because 80% of the time we are outside at the park, taking walks, or just exploring. My daughter’s are bi-racial, but sun protection is crucial for everyone–no matter skin type or race. I became a fan of UV Skinz after I had an opportunity to review their swim shirts for my personal blog the Mommy Lounge last year. Journey and I both fell in love with the uv swim shirt (she wouldn’t take it off!) and the UV Skinz mission to prevent skin cancer and get all kids covered. That is how I came to blog for UV Skinz. I have enjoyed learning and sharing with you so far and I hope that you come back and visit again!
Here are a few ways you can stay connected to UV Skinz;
- Join our new monthly UV Skinz Newsletter! (Sign-up is on the UV Skinz main homepage)
You can expect to receive newsletters from us about once a month and our goal is to bring you all the latest and greatest sun-safety information possible; whether that be in the form of the best sun screen lotion we’ve found on the market or what the latest medical statistics are saying about skin cancer. And we will always be sure to share with you about UV Skinz special offers or when we get new styles and items in.
- Sign-up for our RSS Feed
- Follow UV Skinz on Twitter (I will follow you back!) for some twitterific tweets!
I love hearing your comments, suggestions, questions, or expertise you have on sun protection and skin cancer prevention–so you can always email me at kalisha(at)uvskinz(dot)com
Thanks again for stopping by, but you shouldn’t leave before you’ve had the chance to enter into my Surprise Giveaway!………I have a UV Skinz party favor that three lucky winners can win!
Surprise!
Prize: 3 winners will be chosen–each will win a UV Skinz Sun Hat of their choice!
Here is how to enter:
(Only one entry per household please)
Entry #1
- Visit UV Skinz About Us on the UV Skinz main website, then Leave a comment with one of the reasons why we come to this place every day and the philosophy that governs us—at UV Skinz
- For example…Laughter heals!
Extra Entries (Entry 1 must be done first):
- Sign-up for the UV Skinz newsletter (4 entries)
- Subscribe in RSS reader (3 entries)
- Follow UV Skinz on Twitter and post on Twitter about the contest (2 entries)
If you complete all 4 of the entries then only leave 4 separate comments–each stating the entry that you completed. That’s it! Good Luck!!
*I will be using a random number generator (random.org) to select the winner. The winners will be emailed and also announced on here on Tuesday March 24, 2009.
* Contest ends at 11:59pm on Tuesday March 24,2009. If the prize is not claimed in 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. (Good reason to subscribe in reader–so you don’t miss the chance to claim your prize!)
77 comments March 20, 2009
How to safeguard yourself against malignant melanoma
How to safeguard yourself against malignant melanoma
By Samuel Broder
The term malignant melanoma and melanoma describe the most serious form of skin cancer, whose frequency is rising due to increasing sun exposures, especially when intermittent high-dose exposures (sunburns) come into play. Melanomas originate in melanocytes, which are specialized skin cells that make a protective brown pigment (melanin) to shield the skin against the harmful effects of the sun. Melanomas may arise in a mole (nevus). Individuals with a special skin condition called dysplastic nevi are at increased risk, as are people with a very large number (more than 50) of ‘ordinary’ moles.
full article HERE
Add comment January 27, 2009
Natural Ways to treat Sunburn
Whatever your plans are for this Thanksgiving remember to stay sun safe! If you plan to enjoy outdoor activities; whether in a warm and sunny place or enjoying the winter ski slopes, keep in mind that sunburn can still occur. Wearing the right clothing and always wearing the appropriate sunscreen are the first steps, but if you still happen to get a sunburn here are some natural ways to treat it.
1. Chamomile
You can apply bandages with chamomile infusion or essential oil. This plant helps our body to quickly regenerate its damaged cells. Not to mention its antiseptic properties. Chamomile protects the skin against infections and reduces the well known unpleasant sensation caused by sunburns.
2. Marigolds
Are very efficient for calming down scathing. Apply bandages with marigold infusion over th affected skin areas. In one day you will see how the skin starts to heal.
3. Aloe Vera
If you have this plant in the house it is great, for you can apply directly on your skin the juice obtained from squeezing one leaf. If you do not have the plant you can buy aloe gel which is useful against sunburns as well.
4. Strawberries
Besides the fact that they taste great, they are also good for the skin. Apply a mixture of strawberries and yoghurt on the affected skin areas and rinse after 15 minutes.
http://www.healblog.net/natural-treatment/natural-treatment-4-plants-to-treat-sunburn/
5. Baking Soda Compress
Dissolve baking soda in water, and make a compress using a clean cloth. Alternately, put 1/2 cup of baking soda into your tepid bathwater, then let the affected area air dry.
6. Cucumbers
Rub the sunburned area with fresh cucumber slices.
7. Lemon Water
Mix the juice of three lemons into two cups of cold water, and then sponge the mixture onto the sunburn.
8. Shower
Take a warm shower to draw out the heat of your sunburn. The warm water will increase circulation to the area while hydrating it, thereby speeding the healing process. Be sure to moisturize afterward as the water will dry your skin.
Have a Happy and safe Thanksgiving!
1 comment November 26, 2008
Sunburn Abuse
Here is a particularly off-putting story from the 12th about a man being charged with abusing his child by over exposure to the sun! Read on for a synopsis or read the whole story here.
“Bobby J. Jones, 27, is charged with criminal abuse for allegedly allowing his son to sustain a severe sunburn. The boy received second-degree burns…
Police say Jones’ 2-year-old son was outside for an hour and a half Sunday with no apparent sun protection.
The child had golf ball-sized blisters on his shoulders when his mother came to retrieve him from Jones’ home. He was also burned on his face, chest, back and stomach, police say.
The mother took the child to the police department, then to Pattie A. Clay Hospital in Richmond, where the boy was treated and discharged.”
There is a pretty terrifying image of the kids blisters here if you haven’t looked at the full story yet.
Add comment June 17, 2008
