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Protect your skin and health on National Sunscreen Day - apply sunscreen regularly and stay safe in the sun!
It's time to celebrate National Sunscreen Day on May 27th! This day was first launched in 2011 as a way to spread awareness about the importance of protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. Wearing sunscreen has been scientifically proven to reduce certain types of cancers, wrinkles, and age spots. So take some time today—and everyday—to make sure you're properly protected from the sun!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1938</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Commercial Sunscreen</div><div class='timeline-text'>Eugene Schueller, the founder of L’Oreal, is credited with creating the first commercial sunscreen product.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1944</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Red Vet Pet Introduced</div><div class='timeline-text'>WWII airman Benjamin Green invents a petroleum jelly-based sun protectant called Red Vet Pet as skin protection for soldiers in the Pacific.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1960s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>SPF Rating System Introduced</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Sun Protection Factor (SPF) rating system was developed, providing consumers with a guide to their level of protection against harmful UVB rays.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UVA Awareness Rises</div><div class='timeline-text'>As skin cancer cases rose, scientists and dermatologists brought attention to the dangers of UVA rays, and the need for broad-spectrum sunscreen.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Sunscreen Day Launch</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Sunscreen Day was first celebrated on May 27 to promote awareness about the importance of using sunscreen to protect against skin cancer and premature aging.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Apply sunscreen</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>The most important way to celebrate National Sunscreen Day is to apply sunscreen. Make sure you apply a generous amount and get all of your exposed skin covered with the appropriate SPF for your skin type.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a sunscreen craft</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and make something special on National Sunscreen Day. You can make a poster or card about the importance of wearing sunscreen or create a suncatcher using sunscreen containers.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Invest in SPF clothing</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Sun protection doesn't have to be limited to sunscreen alone. Invest in some SPF clothing, like hats, shirts, and pants, to keep your skin safe when you're out in the sun.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate others about sunscreen</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>On National Sunscreen Day, it's important to educate others about the importance of wearing sunscreen properly and often. Make sure you spread the word to everyone you know.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a sunscreen party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Celebrating National Sunscreen Day doesn't have to be boring! Host a sunscreen party with your friends and family and make it fun by playing beach games, having a picnic, or giving out prizes for the best sunscreen application techniques.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Sunscreen protects skin from sun damage</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Wearing sunscreen is important for protecting your skin from the sun's harmful rays. Repeated exposure to UV radiation can cause sunburns, premature aging, and other medical issues such as skin cancer. Applying a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or above can help protect you from both UVA and UVB rays.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Sunscreen helps prevent wrinkles & dark spots</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Prolonged exposure to sunlight accelerates the aging process in your skin, leading to visibly damaged skin, wrinkles, age spots, and other signs of premature aging. Wearing sunscreen every day (yes, even on cloudy days!) can help prevent these unsightly blemishes and also keep your skin looking young and healthy.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Sunscreen prevents long term health risks</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Skin damage caused by ultraviolet radiation can lead to long term physical health problems if left unchecked. Wearing sunscreen every day is the best way to avoid these risks and make sure your skin stays healthy for years to come!</p></div></div>
National Sunscreen Day is celebrated on May 27 every year. In 2024 National Sunscreen Day will occur on a Monday.
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