IQ NS We 3 iS VG News a Sun Protection Myths And Facts (NAPSA)—Sunscreen is an import- ant part of protecting your skin. However, some information about sunscreen can be confusing, making it difficult to know howtobest protect the skin you're in. Seeking shade when the sunis especially strong (from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), wearing clothing that protects your skin as well as hats and sunglasses, and separating myth from fact about sunscreen are three key steps you can take. Here are a few facts on sun care you should know: Myth: Skin cancer is not a common problem. Fact: 1 in 5 Americanswill be diagnosed with skin cancerin their lifetime. Myth: Protecting my skin from the sun is time-consuming and not worth the trouble. Fact: Sunscreen is a simple solution to address this problem. You should use sunscreen regularly and reapply often. It only takes a short amountof time to protect yourskin. Myth: Sunscreen SPFlabels cant be trusted. Fact: Coppertones commitment to the quality, safety and effectivenessofits products has helped it earn the trust of consumers for more than 70 years. This is especially true when it comesto product labeling. In fact, Coppertonerecently opened its doors to an independent firm to conduct testing of Bayer’s sunscreen. The report found that the products reviewed complied with internal and all applicable external requirements to ensure the quality, safety and efficacy of its products. You can be confident that when you use Coppertone, your skin is well protected. Myth: There's no evidence that sunscreens lower the risk of most forms of skin cancer. Fact: Notonlyis this false,it is a dangerous message. When used regularly with other sun protection measures, a broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher can decrease the risk of skin cancer. Myth:I only need sunscreen for long days in the sun and dontneedto reapply. Fact: Sunscreen should be usedyearround for any sun exposure, regardless of weather conditions. Reapplication of Coppertone after 80 minutes of swim- = =—3 el |i Everyone needs sunscreen to protect their skin from the sun’s harm- ful UV rays. ming or sweating, immediately after towel drying and at least every two hours is important to ensure effective sun protection. Myth: I dont get a lot of sun or my skin doesn't burn. Fact: Incidental sun exposure is the kind of sun exposure that you may not be awareof. It builds up over the years from brief everyday activities, such as dog walking and commuting. Sun damage occurs even whenskin doesnt turn red, andall skin types carry risk of skin cancer. Myth: Theres SPF in my makeup and moisturizer so I'm protected from the sun. Fact: Although makeup and facial moisturizers with sunscreens have adequate SPF levels, the products typically dont provide the same amountof protection because they are generally not reapplied. People also dont take quantity into account, and often they dont apply enough to fully protect their skin from the sun. Myth: Whenit comesto sun protec- tion, all sunscreen is the same. Fact: At Coppertone, the company that introduced the first commercial sun care product in the US. in 1944,researchers are always hard at workcreating innovative sunscreens that provide transformative ways to stay protected in the sun. For example, Coppertone just introduced a new form of sun protection—Coppertone Whipped Sunscreens, that feel great on skin while providing trusted broad-spectrum protection. Learn More For more sun protection facts, go to www.coppertone.com.
