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Sunscreen Use: Making sense of sunscreen and tanning products (PDF)The skin is the largest and most visible organ of the entire human body and is vital for
protecting and regulating the body. Skin has many functions: It controls and regulates
body temperature. It protects against injury. It prevents infection as the first line of
defense against the possible invasion of bacteria and other germs. Your skin is more than
a simple wrapping or covering; it is a complex organ that can become susceptible to disease.
Skin is a window to the body’s
internal world and can help doctors and dermatologists diagnose and treat medical problems
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- Sunscreen Use: Making sense of sunscreen and tanning products
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- Sunscreen Application: Who, When
- Sunscreen Application: How much, How often
- Choosing the Right Sunscreen: Form
- Choosing the Right Sunscreen: SPF
- Choosing the Right Sunscreen: UVA protection
- Consider Your Environment
- Remember…
- Can I Use the Sunscreen I Bought Last Summer?
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Factsheets & Handouts
- The Sun’s Harmful Effects (PDF)
- Treating Sunburn (PDF)
- Medication & the Sun: Not always a good mix (PDF)
- What about Vitamin D? Vitamin D, the sun, & sunscreen (PDF)
- Sunless Tanning Products: Not without risk (PDF)
- Sunscreens Combined with Insect Repellent? Say no (PDF)
- Sunscreen Alone Is Not Enough: Other protective measures (PDF)
