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We have a WINNER!
Thank you to everyone who entered our giveaway! Random.org chose entry number 47! Congratulations…Kathy Pease!!! You have 48 hours to claim your prize!
1 comment September 2, 2009
Sun Protection is Year-Round
Even though we are in the last dog days of summer, but once the cloudy and cold days come we can’t forget about sun protection. The sun is around all-year round, not just in the summer!
While women get constant reminders of the importance of sunscreen and sun protection it is up to us to keep the men and children in our lives aware too.
Most sun damage occurs before the age of 18 and white men over 50 are more likely to be diagnosed with melanoma.
Most of us slather on the sunscreen when we know we will have an extended trip outdoors, but don’t forget about what is called “innocent sun exposure.” The times we spend outside walking to and out of the store, driving in the car, or walking the dog.
I have found that when I send my kids outside to play or take them to the park in their UV Skinz swim shirts then they have more fun (because I’m not holding them hostage while I try to rub sunscreen all over them) and I don’t have to worry about them being affected with “innocent sun exposure.” UV Skinz is worry-free sun protection because they all protect against 98% of the UVA and UVB rays.
You still have a chance to own a UV Skinz of your own! Check out our latest deals and “Live in Our Skinz!”
Here is a list of sun protection facts that I thought would be interesting to share!
BY THE NUMBERS
1: Number of ounces of sunscreen the average person needs to cover their exposed body; same amount as in a shot glass.
2: Number of hours recommended between sunscreen applications.
3: Number of years sunscreen should be good for, unless indicated by an expiration date.
15: Minimum amount of minutes sunscreen should be applied before going into the sun.
15: Minimum SPF, with broad-spectrum UV coverage, recommended by dermatologists.
25:?Percent of the sun’s rays reflected by sand.
50: Percent of UVB rays screened out by an SPF 2.
80:?Percent of the sun’s ultraviolet rays that can pass through clouds. 93: Percent of UVB rays screened out by an SPF 15.
97:?Percent of UVB rays screened out by an SPF 30
Source: Wicked Local Reading
Add comment August 20, 2009
End of Summer Clearance!
It’s the end of the summer and UV Skinz is having its annual End of Summer Clearance! Here is your chance to shop to your hearts desire while saving money on our cool and stylish swim shirts for the whole family.
I’ve got mine, do you have yours?!
You can stock up on swim shirts that never go out of style and offer excellent UVA and UVB protection without harsh chemicals…
For Mom:
Allison Sky Blue/Navy Aloha Print
For Dad:
Tim Red/Navy
For Girl’s:
Sarah Hibiscus Black
and for Boys:
Drew Brick Red/White "Layered" look
You can get these styles and many more starting at $18 and up!
Great deals with quality that speaks for itself!
Don’t just take my word for it. Read this testimonial from the Editor of Celebrity Baby Scoop…
My two kids live in their Skinz! From nap time to outdoor play time, these stylish garments were made to endure the rigorous elements of childhood! I highly recommend UV Skinz to protect your loved ones – and yourself – from sun damage. Not only are UV Skinz soft and comfy for my baby and toddler’s delicate skin, these products are highly durable and easy to clean. Not to mention the reasonable prices!
Not only have I been exceedingly pleased with their products, I’ve also been thoroughly impressed with the professionalism from UV Skinz founder, Rhonda Sparks. Rhonda’s passion to protect as many children as possible is clear in her generous spirit and business ventures. This is a mompreneur on a mission to change the way we think about dressing for the sun and honoring our precious skin.
Jenny Schafer
Senior Editor
Celebrity Baby Scoop
Add comment August 17, 2009
Holey Moley
According to current findings sunshine is not the main cause of most dangerous forms of skin cancer. Even though exposing yourself unprotected to UVA and UVB rays increases your risk of developing skin cancer, it could have more to do with the number of moles you have.
Scientist, whose research appears in the current issue of the journal Nature Genetics, claim the number of moles on your skin is the most important factor in the risk of getting melanoma. According to the scientist they believe sun warnings would be more effective if they focused on people who had 100 moles or more and taught them to check them regularly for change in shape, color, and size.
Tim Spector, professor of genetic epidemiology at King’s College London, said: “The number of moles you have is one of the strongest risk factors for melanoma – stronger than sunshine. This paper shows that we found two important genes that control the number of moles you have. Those genes also give you an extra risk of melanoma.”
Source: Times Online
Melanoma can be treated if caught early enough. Melanoma is relatively rare, accounting for 10% of all skin cancer cases, but it is responsible for most skin-cancer deaths.
After reading this I realize that some people may seem overly afraid of the sunshine. Sun protection can become a little obsessive, but we have to keep in mind that we don’t have to hide away in our houses all day long and not enjoy the outdoors.
Everyone should wear an SPF 30 sunscreen to protect against sunburn and to help prevent premature aging and wrinkles.
If you are fair skinned, have red hair and have a lot of moles then you have a higher risk of getting melanoma, but that doesn’t mean you have to. Just take the right precautions–be cautious–not afraid!
- Wear your sunscreen everyday
- Avoid the peak hours of the day between 10am-4pm
- Wear uv protected clothing and a wide brimmed hat
1 comment August 13, 2009
Vitamin D: From the sun or food?
“The American Academy of Dermatology recently issued an updated position statement on vitamin D after an updated review of the increasing body of scientific literature on this vitamin and its importance for optimal health.”
This is such a tricky subject because while we want to make sure we and our children are receiving the healthy amount of vitamins and nutrients, we also don’t want to expose them to UV rays unprotected just to get the right amount of vitamin D.
Vitamin D is important in many ways. Vitamin D helps maintain bone density, healthy bone growth and helps maintain the normal functioning of the nervous system. It is crucially important in aiding the body’s absorption of calcium. It has also been found that having a higher intake of vitamin D can help lower certain cancer risks, such as breast, prostate and colorectal cancer.
(Read more: http://vitamins-minerals.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_importance_of_vitamin_d#ixzz0O08ep3RO)
Now the Academy is recommending that the public received their vitamin D from nutritional sources and dietary supplements, and not from unprotected sun exposure.
“The Academy’s position statement on vitamin D now also states that individuals who regularly and properly practice sun protection, such as the daily use of sunscreen on exposed skin or the wearing of sun protective clothing, may be at risk for vitamin D insufficiency. A higher dose of vitamin D may be necessary for these individuals and others with known risk factors for vitamin D insufficiency, such as those with dark skin, the elderly, photosensitive individuals, people with limited sun exposure, obese individuals or those with fat malabsorption.
Take a look at this website to see a list of Vitamin D fortified foods, such as, salman, cheese, eggs, etc. Also at Cooking Light you can find yummy recipes that include Vitamin D!
Therefore, the Academy encourages those with concerns about their levels of vitamin D to discuss options for obtaining sufficient dietary or supplementary sources of vitamin D with their physician. “The vitamin D position statement supports the Academy’s long-held conviction on safe ways to get this important vitamin – through a healthy diet which incorporates foods naturally rich in vitamin D, vitamin D-fortified foods and beverages, and vitamin D supplements,” stated dermatologist David M. Pariser, MD, FAAD, president of the American Academy of Dermatology. “The updated recommendation for individuals who practice daily sun protection acknowledges that while protecting the skin from the damaging rays of the sun is important, so is maintaining adequate vitamin D levels.”
Add comment August 12, 2009
VOTE for Your Favorite Design!*Updated*
UV Skinz is in the process of choosing the new 2010 prints and designs for our swim shirts and shorts. The designs we have to vote on right now are for little girl’s, but don’t worry the boys designs will be ready to vote on soon!
We need your help!
Take a look at the designs and VOTE on which is your favorite…
#1 Purple Ladybugs
or
#2 Pink Ladybugs
Now here is your chance to voice your opinion!
Thank you to everyone that has participated! We are changing gears and have fully taken note of all of your thoughts and suggestions. Our designers are still working on perfecting the upcoming 2010 collection. We will keep you updated on the progress!
15 comments July 28, 2009
Are Commercial Sunscreens Safe?
I was checking my google alerts today and I found a shocking and eye-opening article on the safety and effectiveness on many of the commonly used sunscreens on the store shelves. According to a study done on 1,600 sunscreen products by the Environmental Working Group, 60% of sunscreens are unsafe or ineffective.
Here is more from the article (Source: Arizona Republic Online):
None of Coppertone’s 43 sunscreen products meet the group’s criteria for safety and effectiveness, and the group recommended only two of 152 products from Banana Boat and Neutrogena.
Coppertone spokeswoman Julie Lux said the company was committed to providing the highest quality of sun-care protection.
“We are concerned that reports like this will inappropriately discourage consumers from using sunscreen to protect themselves,” Lux said. “Sunscreen is only one part of a sun-protection program.”
Banana Boat and Neutrogena did not respond to multiple phone calls.
Most popular sunscreens contain oxybenzone, a potentially hazardous chemical that can penetrate skin and disrupt hormonal development, EWG senior analyst Sean Gray said.
Kevin and Karen Paschke, also of Tempe, said stricter government regulations may be necessary.
“We do need uniform standards for manufacturing,” Kevin said. “Right now, it’s like the Wild West. We need to know the long-term effects of some of these products.”
The study did find signs of improvement in many brands.
A similar investigation last summer found that only 29 percent of sunscreen products contained a strong UVA radiation filter, but the number jumped to 70 percent this year.
Still, one in nine products “confers dangerously low levels of UVA protection,” according to the study.
“Consumers should be cautious,” Gray said. “They need to look at labels and make careful decisions for their family.”
While a product’s rating corresponds to UVB protection, there is currently no standard to evaluate sunscreen’s effectiveness in blocking UVA radiation.
Many scientists believe UVA radiation damages skin and can lead to skin cancer and premature aging, according to the National Cancer Institute.
Wow! I grew up with Coppertone and Banana Boat, so now to know that they are unsafe and mostly ineffective is kind of a shocker. I have been careful about the sunscreens that I choose for my daughter’s because there is more of an option out there. Companies are coming up with all-natural and chemical-free sunscreens. Just like the article stated, sunscreen is just one part of sun protection.
Wearing a uv protective swim shirt that covers most of the body is a great idea if you are going to be outdoors for even a couple of hours. That will cut down on the amount of sunscreen and possible chemicals that would be absorbed by your skin. UV Skinz swim shirts protect against 98% of the sun’s UVA and UVB rays–all day! They are chemical-free and dry quickly so that you can be comfortable in any outdoor activity.
If you haven’t gotten a swim shirt for yourself then this is your last week to get a UV Skinz swim shirt at 40% off!
3 comments July 27, 2009
MIF Kids Bookmark Contest
The Melanoma International Foundation is sponsoring a bookmark contest to promote their sun safe practices!! The MIF has a mission to “ease the burden and bring hope to the journey of melanoma through patient support, early detection education and advocacy.”
Be sure to incorporate these sun safety tips in your bookmarks!
- Wear uv protective clothing and a broad rimmed hat
- Apply sunscreen in addition to clothing
- Avoid sun exposure between 10 am & 4 pm
- Seek shade
- Avoid tanning salons
The contest is open to children from preschool age through 8th grade.
I would love to encourage you and your family to make a bookmark and enter the contest! Raising awareness about melanoma and sun safety has to start somewhere. Please feel free to email pictures of your bookmarks to me at kalisha@uvskinz.com so that I can post them on the blog to share with the UV Skinz readers! When my girl’s complete theirs I will post a picture also!
Judging will be based on originality, design & work that reflects the mission of MIF. Copies of the winning bookmark will be distributed to the winning school and at MIF events. Entries are to be submitted by December 31, 2009. Winners will be announced in February 2010. Please visit MIF’s website www.safefromthesun.org for a copy of the contest rules.
“Catherine Poole founded the Melanoma International Foundation, which became a 501 (c) (3) charity in 2003. Poole, herself a melanoma survivor, a health book author and patient advocate for 19 years, has the desire to provide the knowledge and reassurance she couldn’t find when she was diagnosed. Her life is devoted to finding the most effective ways and means to stop the melanoma epidemic and save lives from this disease.”
Source: MIF website
GOODLUCK!
Add comment July 15, 2009
Photo Story Friday…A Letter to Darren
As you may know, Rhonda, the Founder and President of UV Skinz began her mission to get kids covered after her husband was taken by the deadliest form of skin cancer, melanoma. He would have been 40 years old yesterday and she wrote him an amazing and touching letter. I am so honored to post this letter because Rhonda and I have always talked about her writing a post for the blog. She has poured her heart and soul into this which is one of the reasons why I love her and her company so much; the passion behind the mission is so personal and relate able. Read on with tissues in hand and an open heart!
Written By: Rhonda
Darren would be 40 years old today. 40 years old! At 19, when I first met him, 40 years old seemed to be an eternity away, but now, Darren will forever remain 32 years young. His smile and beautiful piercingly blue eyes will stay youthful and wrinkle free as we continue to age and change with the elements that each passing day brings. I am reflective today. This day, more than others, is bringing a flood of memories. But more than memories, I wish I could share with Darren what life has brought to us in the nearly eight years he’s been gone. I thought I’d write him a letter, sharing with him stories of the boys and of my life and just how much he is missed.
Darren…
Where do I begin? I’ve always had this vision that you are watching over us and that you can see how the boys are growing and how amazing they are. That you know all the details … that you know that Ethan is now 13 years old and coming into his own. Can you believe we have a teenager!?!? And although he possesses all the typical ‘teenage angst’; sleeping in, talking back on occasion, teasing his younger brothers, and eating me out of house and home, he also has the most AMAZING heart and compassion for others. I realize he is our first born, our special brilliant child who first changed our hearts, and we are biased, but he truly is SPECIAL! He has taught me more than any text book in any school. Words and phrases and thoughts pop out of his mouth that have me stopped in my tracks or pondering what life really DOES mean. He never wants to see anyone hurting or feeling alone or sad and he finds goodness in EVERYTHING and EVERYONE and rarely shows judgment. I’ve been told by many how ‘impressed’ they are with him and what an ‘old soul’ he has. He is loved by so many and makes friends wherever he goes, never wanting to exclude anyone. (And trust me, there is ALWAYS an extra kid or two hanging out at the house, thanks to Ethan!) He shares all of this radiant beauty despite of the unfortunate hands he’s been dealt.
Losing you was a HUGE blow to Ethan.
Even though he had only just turned 6 four days prior to your passing, he remembers you vividly and brings up stories of your adventures often. Another setback for Ethan was when he was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes in July 2005. This was a HUGE blow to the whole family as we have no history of any diabetes on either side. He took the news with such stride and determination. Normally a person must instantly start testing their blood sugar several times throughout the day and taking shots of insulin all day/every day, but Ethan and I were determined to try and stay away from insulin as long as possible. We got Ethan on a bunch of natural supplements and treatment options and steered clear of unhealthy carbs in his (and the whole families) diet and did everything we could to fight the disease, but unfortunately in February 2006 we came to the realization that he needed to start taking insulin on a regular basis. He has been great with all of it, never complaining of the needles and pricks and pokes and physical feelings he has each day from his fluctuating blood sugars. I swear that kid is as hard as nails! He also hasn’t let the diabetes slow him down one bit. He is extremely athletic and always a tremendous asset for any team he is on, whether it be hockey, soccer, or snowboarding. He’s received numerous awards and accolades and loves being able to move and sweat every day. (All of this really helps with his diabetes too!) His latest passion (or should I say obsession?) is golfing and he’s quite good at it. He takes lessons a few times a week and is out on the golf course at least five out of seven days, playing with anyone he can convince to join him. They love him at the golf club! He’s been an absolute joy to watch grow and with each passing year, more and more of your traits appear in him. He has your facial features and bone structure and he has your exact same stance! It’s sometimes eerie watching him run out on the soccer field as I can swear I am staring at an exact duplicate of you. He has also picked up your amazing artistic skills. All three of the boys have. Ethan can pick up and pencil or pen and within minutes can create illustrations and abstracts that can keep a person staring at them for hours. I am quite excited to see what the next decade and beyond bring with this great kid!
Seth is now eleven years old and can definitely be defined as your classic ‘middle child’. He wants for nothing and can always be counted on to ‘go with the flow’. He too is an amazingly gifted child who is very well loved among his peers. He has the softest heart and is a very sensitive man, a lot like his daddy. I just know he’s going to make a fabulous husband someday as he will be so willing to please and communicate. And the kid is HUGE! We don’t talk about it much, but he’s nearly towering over Ethan in height and has him by at least five pounds in weight. And his shoe size is a solid size bigger than Ethan’s as well. But like I mentioned, we don’t talk about this much at home. It kills Ethan to know that his younger brother is bigger than him. 
Seth LOVES the water. He takes on any sports that have to do with being wet; swimming, water polo, surfing, and just plain goofing around in the pool with this friends. And he’s so committed! He gets up at 6:30AM every morning (Mon-Fri) and hits the gym and does laps with his swim team. And it seems that we’re off to some swim meet at least every other weekend for the kid. He just loves it. And he too has your artistic flare. I’m constantly being told by his teachers what tremendous talent he has. His hands and fingers look exactly like yours and he holds his pencils the same way you did. And because he was only three years old when you passed, he always wants me to tell him stories of who you were. He is also the one who will initiate looking through old pictures or boxes of your belongings. He even wears one of your t-shirts to bed often and has found another ‘vans classic’ shirt of yours that he has taken quite a liking for. You would be quite proud of your little protégé.
Caleb, the ‘baby’ at nine years of age, can definitely be defined as the joke-ster of the family. You can always count on Caleb for a good laugh! He is just a pure crack up and never stops talking! He came out screaming and hasn’t quit moving his mouth ever since. He is always laughing and joking and smiling. He is pure charisma, constantly walking into a room and owning it. Everyone loves Caleb from the little old ladies to the brand new babies. He moves at the speed of light in whatever he does; eating, playing, even in his sleep he is moving! We’ve even started a routine each night to ‘push the day’s energy out’ of all of his limbs so that he can finally have some peace throughout his body and mind as he falls off to slumber. (Not sure if it works, but he loves the massage) He is also the only one of the boys who has been ‘sent to the office’ at school (in 2nd grade!) because he told the little girl that he shares a desk with that she ‘didn’t clean her desk space very well’. The little girl was very upset and had her feelings hurt and his teacher thought it would be a good idea for him to reflect on what he did and the choice of words he used. Caleb came home that day, very melancholic (so unusual for him!) and very seriously asked me, ‘Mommy, how do you know when you’ve hurt someone’s feelings?’ You see, in Caleb’s mind, he was just stating a fact. He didn’t feel the little girl cleaned her desk very well. We’re working on the ‘seven second delay’ before blurting out words as well as the choice of words to use when talking with people; especially sensitive, little girls. And Caleb is a smart little cookie! He rushes through all of his work assignments without pause and is constantly blurting out the answers to all of the questions in class. (This is another area the teacher is working with him … raising his hand before talking.) As his teacher so eloquently puts it, ‘Caleb would be so much more of a handful if he wasn’t so darn cute!’
I know that you didn’t get to spend a lot of time with Caleb since your last year of life was full of treatments and surgeries and illness and he was only 18 months when you passed, but you would be so proud of him. He is quite the kid.
And now, for me.
Life has surely been painted into a much different picture than I had ever anticipated. I never dreamed I would have fallen in love so deeply at the tender age of 19, have three beautiful boys with you, and then have you ripped from my arms when I was only 30. That was never part of the plan. And the whole experience has absolutely, without a doubt, changed me. You ‘rocked my world’. Although we were young and full of egos and angst and energy, we definitely shared a deep, deep love for one another. We never really got the chance to ‘mature’ together, into our 30’s and 40’s and beyond, but the lessons you have left me with in the ten years we did share will alter my universe indefinitely. I see things differently now. I have a new set of eyes for what truly matters and why we are here. Because of you, I love more deeply, I cry more often, I laugh when no one else gets its, and I count my blessings numerous times throughout the day. I have more compassion for people and what their day/life may be presenting to them. (Hey, maybe that person who just cut me off the road is racing to the hospital to hear his grandmother’s last breath or his babies first.) We never know and I try hard not to presume I do. You, my dear man, have blessed me with these newfound perspectives. I am a better person because of you.
I’ve remarried. You and I had many conversations in your final months about ‘the future’ and what that would mean for me and the boys. You passionately (and with pain in your eyes) told me that it would be okay to find another lover. In fact, you encouraged it. You didn’t want me or the boys to experience this world alone. You told me to love again and I stubbornly told you I didn’t need to love again; my cup was full to the rim with your and the boys love. And this was surely the case for nearly five years after you were gone. I was filled with your memories and grief and all of the daily activities of the boys, I needed nothing else.
Then one day things began to change inside of me. I felt ‘lonely’ for the first time since losing you. Subconsciously my ‘energy’ must have begun changing because on one of my routine annual trips to Hawaii, that I would take with the boys each year, I ran into John-Jay. I ran into him EVERY year, but for some reason, this year was different. I’ve known John-Jay since I was 19 as well. You may even remember him. I always thought of him as my younger brother’s ‘pesty little friend’ even though, it turns out, he is three weeks older than me! It was instant attraction. The boys took to him immediately (except for Ethan, as he felt I was betraying you, but he too eventually came around). And as with everything, the timing was right. For both of us. I was finally ready to ‘move on’ (in whatever capacity that meant, I wasn’t sure) and John-Jay comments he too was ‘ready to settle down’. It’s been a whirlwind of emotions and confusion and passion and although the love is ‘different’ than that 19-year-old love I had with you, it is just as real and true.
I love John-Jay with all of my heart and soul as he does me. And you would love him too. I know you would approve. He has the most gentle and kindest heart. I’ll never forget the day a few years back when we were newly falling in love and he grabbed me and held me and with tears in his eyes, said ‘I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could bring Darren back so that you never had that pain.’ He really does love me and the boys and has taken on this adventure with broad shoulders intact. Not all days are calm, but they are definitely filled with love.
He and I have another son together. His name is Jesse Jay and his due date was today, your birthday, June 25th! Can you image how crazy I felt when the doctor told me this?!? He was born June 18th via a planned c-section (they like to take the babies a week early when delivered this way). He has just turned two years old and is literally the light of all of our lives. Once again, Ethan was hesitant with this newfound news. Although he was falling in love with John-Jay, he again felt I was ‘betraying’ you and our family by having another baby. But you would never know it today as Ethan has such tremendous love for this little guy! They are adorable together. All the boys live so well with one another. There is such a bond and they have graciously opened up their arms to their little brother to join them.
We are truly blessed.
John-Jay is amazing with the boys and so present in their lives. He coaches and participates in all of their athletic activities, teaches them about the latest and greatest baseball players, and can cook up a mean BBQ. As he says ‘I don’t know what I would have done if you had three girls!’ He adores these boys. It’s surreal watching him with them as part of me wishes it was you, but so thankful for him. Like I said, none of this was in my future plans, but I count my blessings every day. I have so much love and joy!
And as I mentioned, your experience with skin cancer has completely changed my life. I can still remember the day you came home from the dermatologist and said ‘babe, I have skin cancer. I have melanoma.’ And I can just as vividly remember me telling you ‘oh, it’ll be fine. They’ll just cut it out and all will be better.’ I still beat myself up for this statement. I was so ignorant! But then again, how many people seriously think they will die from a stupid little mole changing shape on their back!?!?! I wasn’t going to sit around a wait for an answer on this one. I knew that if I was so blind to the cause and effects of the sun, there were many, many others out there with the same ignorance. I have made it my life’s passion to change this ignorance. I started a non-profit in your honor and raised nearly $100,000 to go towards more education and awareness on skin cancer. I’ve also started UV Skinz and we manufacture UV protective swim shirts and clothing for the entire family. (Remember all those trips we’d take to Hawaii and bring back loads of rash guards for all of our friends kids? They now can buy UV swim shirts much closer to home!)
I honor you today, Darren. I use this day to reflect even more than normal on what is important in life. You will FOREVER, and EVER be remembered and I will take any chance I can get to educate people on the potential effects of the sun. You were taken from us far too early for something that could have possibly been prevented. Growing up, our parents or us didn’t know what a sunburn could do. But now we do and I can guarantee you that our boys do too. As you always wanted, we will continue to PLAY and LIVE and HAVE FUN outdoors but we will do it so much more consciously.
All My Love To You, Sweetheart. Until we meet again …
Rhonda
8 comments June 26, 2009
Gift Ideas…
Now that Thanksgiving is over (but I’m sure the leftovers are not!) I’m feeling the pressure of holiday shopping. Our shopping budget this year will be tight so I will be looking for that one perfect gift for everyone. I found these tips that will aid me in narrowing my gift choices down. Of course I want to buy my loved ones something that they will enjoy and something that will be useful year round. What is something that is cool? Something that is the must-have this holiday season? Something that will make eyes turn green with envy?…UV Skinz Swim Shirts! Ok, now that I made a choice let’s see how the swim shirt holds up against the gift buying tips;
1. Is this something they will really use?
- Yes! UV Skinz can be worn in the summer, winter and all the months in between. It can be worn for all outdoor activities and is so comfortable it might be worn as pajamas. Sounds like it will get good use!
2. Is it something that will either, be consumed, be valuable and last a long time?
- It can’t be consumed, but it is valuable. Having a SPF of 50+ UV Skinz swim shirt gives you ultimate sun protection. UV Skinz is made of a unique micro-fiber blend that is quick drying, chemical-free, and super soft–it is made to last!
3. Is it something that is needed?
- YES! UV Skinz swim shirts block out 98% of the sun’s harmful rays. Wearing a swim shirt ensures that you are covered and protected. From newborn to 18 years old it is the most important time to teach and practice sun safety. Everyone needs UV Skinz! (and I’m not just being partial.)
What are the things that the other person would really love to receive?
- Everyone would love to receive a gift that lengthens their life. Skin cancer is not a joke and taking sun protection seriously is the first step to living a skin cancer free life. Now that you know UV Skinz is the perfect gift–head on over and get one for your loved one right now! Did I mention that you get 15% of your entire order and free shipping for orders over $50?!
Add comment November 30, 2008
