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Protect your skin this summer by being aware of UV Safety - wear sunscreen, stay in the shade, and check the UV index daily!
It's time to get informed and stay safe in the sun during UV Safety Awareness Month starting on July 1! This month-long celebration of protecting ourselves from UV radiation has been around since 2002, when it was first launched by the American Academy of Dermatology in order to educate people about the dangers of overexposure to the sun. With summer just around the corner, now is a great time to get educated about how to help protect yourself against skin cancer and other types of sun damage. So let's take this opportunity to learn more about how we can all stay safe in the sun this summer!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1801</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Discovery of Ultraviolet Light</div><div class='timeline-text'>German physicist Johann Wilhelm Ritter discovered ultraviolet light, which is a form of invisible light that makes up part of the electromagnetic spectrum.</div></div></div><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 Sunscreen Invented</div><div class='timeline-text'>Eugene Schueller, the founder of L'Oréal, created the first sunscreen to protect people from UV radiation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishing UV Index</div><div class='timeline-text'>The National Weather Service and the Environmental Protection Agency established the UV Index to provide a forecast of the expected risk of overexposure to UV radiation from the sun.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of UV Safety Awareness Month</div><div class='timeline-text'>The American Academy of Dermatology first launched UV Safety Awareness Month in a bid to educate the public about the dangers of UV overexposure.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Surge in Skin Cancer Cases</div><div class='timeline-text'>The American Cancer Society reported a surge in skin cancer cases, heightening the importance of UV safety.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Awareness Grows</div><div class='timeline-text'>Awareness of UV Safety continues to grow worldwide with events, campaigns and education programs aimed at reducing skin cancer rates and promoting sun safety.</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'>Wear Sunglasses</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Protect your eyes from the sun's harmful UV rays by wearing sunglasses whenever you're outside. Look for sunglasses that have UVA and UVB protection.</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'>Apply Sunscreen</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make sure to apply sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 to all exposed skin. Reapply every two hours and after swimming or sweating.</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'>Check the UV Index</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>The UV Index is a measure of the strength of the sun's UV radiation at a particular location. Check the index before heading out and if it’s high, take extra precautions.</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'>Avoid Tanning Beds</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Tanning beds are just as dangerous as the sun’s rays when it comes to skin cancer. Avoid tanning beds and opt for a self tanner instead.</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'>Wear Protective Clothing</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Cover up with protective clothing such as wide brimmed hats, loose fitting long sleeve shirts, and pants when possible. Tightly woven fabrics are best at blocking UV rays.</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'>UV rays can be damaging</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Exposure to the sun's UV rays can have serious long-term effects, including premature aging of the skin and a higher risk of skin cancer. It's important to be aware of these dangers so we can take steps to protect ourselves from excessive sun exposure.</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'>Protection is necessary</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>It's important to wear protective clothing and sunscreen when out and about in the sun, even on cloudy days. Make sure you read labels to check that your sunscreen offers broad spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays!</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'>Limit Sun Exposure when possible</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Try to stay in the shade as much as possible during peak UV radiation hours (i.e. 10 am - 4 pm). Wear a wide brimmed hat if you are going to be outdoors for an extended period of time and remember to reapply sunscreen often!</p></div></div>
UV Safety Awareness Month is celebrated in July every year. In 2024, UV Safety Awareness Month will begin on a Monday.
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