It’s getting to be that time of the year again. We’re looking forward to lots of fun outdoors and this nice weather brings sunshine along with it. We’ve had some nice days already this week and the kids have finally been able to check out the park after the long, cold and dull winter. Luckily I have plenty of sunscreen on hand thanks to Coppertone!
I found a Q&A section on the Coppertone site and thought I would share some of this interesting info with you.
Q: What is the minimum SPF recommended for kids? For adults?
A: For children 6 months of age and older, we recommend sunscreens with an SPF 30 or higher. Babies under 6 months should be kept out of the sun. Adults of all skin types should use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15.Q: Are Coppertone? suncare products dermatologist tested?
A: Yes. The Coppertone? program for safety and efficacy involves skin compatibility testing under the supervision of a dermatologist.
Q: What is the difference between UVA rays and UVB rays?
A: UVA rays penetrate deeply into the skin and contribute to premature skin aging and skin cancer. Our exposure to UVA is more constant than to UVB ? we encounter UVA rays no matter what the season or time of day.UVB rays are the main cause of sunburn, but they also contribute significantly to premature skin aging and skin cancer.
High SPF sunscreen products (those with an SPF higher than 30) are designed primarily to absorb UVB plus the shorter UVA rays.
My kids are constantly outside when the weather is nice. I received samples of two different Coppertone Kids sunscreen for them to try. I really like the kids’ formula because it’s tear free, fragrance free and best of all it’s waterproof!
I doesn’t smell at all, so I don’t need to worry about them freaking out because it smells bad. This will also be an essential tool in our boat bag this season because we wouldn’t want to be caught without it. The fact that it’s waterproof gives me a total sense of relief because they will still be protected in the water.
They are available in lotions and sprays which is ultimately convenient. Lil Man is constantly on the go, so the spray is perfect for him. I don’t have to sit there with him for 5 minutes rubbing sunscreen all over his body. Instead, he just comes in for a quick spray and off he goes!
Since The Man works on a roof all summer long, he needs protection too. Coppertone Sport is waterproof and ultra sweatproof! What an amazing product to still work through sweat! Of course this is waterproof too and has a light but not overpowering smell. The spray bottle is perfect for him at work too because his hands are usually grimy and gross. Who wants to rub on sunscreen with dirty hands? Not I!
Buy It!
You can buy Coppertone products at stores near you, or online at Sam’s Club, CVS and Drugstore.com. You can also print some Coppertone coupons to save you some money!
The Giveaway: How would you like to win some Coppertone products? I have some to give away to one lucky contestant! Prize includes:
- Coppertone SPORT? Continuous Spray SPF 50 Sunscreen
- Coppertone? Pure & Simple Lotion SPF 50 Sunscreen
- Coppertone? Continuous Spray SPF 50 Sunscreen
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