Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Did you know...?

Sunscreen and Insect Repellents
Insect repellents reduce the sunscreen's SPF by up to one-third. When using sunscreen and insect repellent together, a higher SPF should be used and reapplied more often.


-Christina

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Sun Exposure Tips

Summer is right around the corner and that generally means most of us will be spending more time outdoors, in the sun.  It is important to protect yourself from excessive sun exposure.  Take a look at these tips from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) to help protect yourself from excessive sun exposure and helpful first aid tips to help treat sunburn: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2010-116/pdfs/2010-116.pdf.