SLIP! SLOP! SLAP! & WRAP!Having Fun in the Sun

SLIP ON A SHIRT Long sleeves and other clothing such

as long pants to protect as much skin as possible

Choose comfortable clothes that are made of tightly woven fabrics that you cannot see through when held up to a light.

Dark color clothing are general better. Can use Ultraviolet Protection Factor

(UPF) that block the UV rays.

SLOP ON SUNSCREEN Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen which is one that

protects against UVA and UVB Select a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of

15 or higher. Apply generously to all exposed skin Must apply one ounce or a palmful to be effective Apply 30 minutes before going out in the sun. Reapply every two hours and immediately after

swimming, toweling dry or sweating. Use on hazy or cloudy days, and during cool or cold

weather. Waterproof provides protection for at least 80 minutes. Water resistant provides only 40 minutes of protection.

SLAP ON A HAT Select a hat with a wide brim 3 to 4 inch brim Shades your face, ears, and neck

WRAP ON SUNGLASSES Should be 99-100% UV absorption Labeled as blocking UVA and UVB light Cosmetic block about 70% of the UV rays Prescription glass wearers should check with

optometrist regarding protection Darkness does not indicate how protective they are. Protection comes from an invisible chemical applied

to the lenses. Choose sunglasses that fit close to your head and

have a wrap-around style to stop UV radiation from getting in around the sides and tops of the lenses.

SEEK SHADE If your shadow is shorter than you are,

the sun’s rays are their strongest. Find a shady area.

AVOID THE SUN Stay out of the sun between 10:00 am

and 4:00pm

HOMEWORK Read the situations on the “Tell Me

What to Do.” worksheet. Select 3 situations. What advice you would give the person

in the situation to stay safe in the sun. List as many ideas as you can. Read and discuss “Are You and Your

Family Sun Safe?”