How the makers of many sunscreen products have been deceiving the public for many years. We now have learned what we can expect when using these products. After being misinformed over what protection we expected from a particular cream, lotion or spray we applied. Find out how often to apply sunscreen, is it waterproof, does it have sufficient ingredients to block the damaging rays of the sun. This article will clear up some of the misconceptions we have been under pertaining to the labeling and use claims made by manufactures about their merchandise.

There a 3 terms that is now against the law to use when trying to sell sunscreen.

1. Waterproof: We were told if we used this product, then go swimming we would be safe from sun damage. After applying this lotion or cream, we felt safe enough to enjoy a day in the sun, even going into the water. Now we find out there is no such thing as waterproof protection. That was the first lie told to the public for many years.

2. Sweat-Proof: Just like so called waterproof protection when using this we were under the impression that when we were out in the sun and either working or playing sports using a product labeled sweat-proof was sufficient. Again this is another term the FDA has demanded be removed from all labels.

3. Sunblock: This term just seemed to be self-explanatory, we assumed it blocked out all the harmful UVA and UVB rays that could do extreme damage to our skin especially stop the ultra violet rays that cause skin cancer. For years, almost every piece of merchandise advertised to reduce the damaging effects of the sun used the term sunblock. Now along with waterproof and sweat-proof, sunblock can no longer be used to describe cream, sprays and lotions that are being promoted as sun protection products.

The term water resistant is allowed to be used as long as it is accompanied by reapplying instructions, which usually state that all water resistant sunscreens should be applied every 40 to 80 minutes for maximum benefits.

Manufactures are now made to list all drug facts information somewhere on the container, that includes active ingredients and use claims.

It is recommended that any SPF with a rating lower then 15 is useless. 15 is the bare minimum and you should really consider a broad-spectrum with UVA and UVB protection with a SPF of at least 40.

Like it or not without government intervention these companies could have gone on for years with false advertising. Now you at least have the facts and you can use them however, you choose. Remember to protect your children from the sun and keep applying the correct sunscreen many times through out the whole day. Better to be safe.

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