New products take protection beyond sunscreen
McClatchy Newspapers
Now more than ever, doctors are warning everyone about risks of getting too much sun. Until now, the best ways to stay protected involved slathering on the SPF 45, keeping your skin covered or avoiding being outside during the hottest parts of the day. While it’s still a good idea to put on plenty of sunscreen and stay out of the heat, here are a few new innovations that will make your time outdoors a little safer.
A wash-in SPF treatment for clothing.
SunGuard takes a simple cotton T-shirt with an average SPF of 5 and gives it the ability to block out 96 percent of UV rays and provide SPF 30. The effectiveness on fabrics is the same wet or dry and lasts through about 20 washings. It sells for about $2 a packet and can be ordered by calling 866-871-3157. Or visit www.sunguardsunprotection.com.
Heliocare and the SunPill are two new dietary supplements that protect against sunburn from the inside out. They are combinations of antioxidants designed to rid the body of damaging free radicals produced in the process of tanning and burning the skin. Neither replaces hats and sunscreens, but both claim to add an extra layer of protection.
Heliocare is available from some dermatologists and through special order from major pharmacies. For more information or to order, go to www.heliocare.com or www.dermadoctor.com. The SunPill is available online. For more information, go to www.sunpill.com. Price is about $30 for a 30-day supply.
A calculator that tells you when you’ve had enough sun.
The UV Hawk calculates the UV index and combines it with your sunscreen’s SPF, your skin tone and the temperature to determine how long it’s safe to stay out in the sun. The portable calculator weighs 2 ounces and is widely available online for $29.99. Visit www.q3i.com for more information.
Facial cleansers with SPF
Sunscreens have been available in moisturizers, lip balms and liquid makeup for more than 20 years, but now several facial cleansers provide SPF 15. One to look for: Freeze 24.7 Ice Shield, available at Nordstrom and through www.nordstrom.com for $48.
A skin-care line with niacin
NIA24 products contain titanium dioxide and zinc oxide as well as niacin to prevent “and repair” skin damage from the sun. NIA24 protects against sun damage from UVA and UVB rays while improving skin tone, texture and hyper pigmentation. It is available through plastic surgeons and dermatologists in York. Go to www.nia24.com and click on “Physician Locator.”
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