Outdoor Safety

Sun Protection Factor, or SPF, is a measure of how effective a sunscreen is at preventing the skin from absorbing or reflecting UVA and UVB rays. This measure of grading sunscreens is relatively...

A cool dip in the ocean is the best on a hot summers day. The most beaches are safe and lifeguards are watching the beach and activities of the swimmers and surfers. Still, there can be jelly fish...

When warm weather and sunny days approach, the sunscreen aisle in drugstores, supermarkets and mass merchandisers seems to explode with new products. The many different bottles, tubes and colors...

Before you hit the beach this spring and summer, slather on some sunscreen. When people wear sunscreen they significantly lower their risks for skin cancer as well as protect themselves against...

Feeling the warm sun on your skin, can be a wonderful feeling, but staying too long in the sun, without protection, can cause serious skin damage. You can still enjoy the sun, but take precautions...

Protecting our skin from dangerous UVA rays has become an important concern in outdoor fun and safety. The rays from the sun can cause dried, leathery-looking skin and wrinkles. They have also...

Skin cancer due to sun exposure is major concern to anyone that spends time outdoors. Most think that putting on sunscreen will prevent any damage to the skin, and while it does help, there are...

The best treatment for sunburn is prevention. Learn how to protect yourself and your family from the painful and dangerous effects of the sun's ultraviolet rays.

Babies should always be protected from the sun. It is not always an easy task to protect babies in the sun. It is good to know that what you need to do to protect your baby to ensure that they...

If your skin is sensitive and prone to sunburn, the beach umbrella and sunscreen are must-haves to safely enjoy your day on the beach sunburn free. Here's how to use your beach umbrella to prevent...

Sunscreen can keep you looking young and protect you from developing skin cancer. It's important for children and adults to get into the habit of using sunscreen. The problem is--most people don't...

Did you know that we are exposed to the sun more as children than we are during the rest of our lives? Children love to play outside, whether it's at the pool, on the beach or at the park. While...