sunscreens
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Sunscreen usage in an SPF of 30 or greater is recommended year-round, rain or shine. Special circumstances apply in the Big Sky country. For each 1,000 feet of elevation, the amount of ultra-violet (UV) radiation reaching the ground increases by at least 4%. Paint, cement, sand, snow and water reflect UV light, increasing the radiation damage to your skin.. Studies support that UVB (short wavelength) rays, those which cause sunburns, and the longer UVA wavelengths, which contribute to aging, are directly related to skin cancer. The importance of using a good broad spectrum sunscreen could not be over-emphasized.
In general, the higher the SPF (sun protection factor), the more broad spectrum the coverage. The newer sunscreens have one of the following ingredients which allows them to be broad spectrum sunscreens: Zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, Parsol 1789 (avobenzone), Meroxylor®, or benzophenones. It is important to keep sunscreen cool as exposure to heat breaks down the active ingredients making the sunscreen ineffective. One way around this problem is to keep the ColoreScience Powdered Sunscreen handy in your glove compartment, backpack or purse.
Sunscreen is usually rated by SPF, which is a measure of protection from UVB radiation. UVA is also a source of harmful radiation, of which, not all sunscreens protect against. Zinc Oxide, titanium dioxide, Parsol 1789, and Meroxyl® protect well in the UVA range.
We carry many brands of sunscreen. Let us help you find one that suits your needs.