What SPF rating is good for toddlers and adults?

What is SPF?
SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor which is a method of measuring how much UVB light reaches the skin in a given amount of time. When you purchase a sunscreen with a higher SPF rating, then you can stay in the sun for a longer time period before your skin will start to burn.

Recently in the news there was an expose on false SPF rating coverages (see below).  Basically you do not need to go out and get the 100 SPF lotions because the 50 and 30 SPFs will do just as well.

In addition to packing a high-quality sunscreen, be sure to use a hat to product your baby or toddler’s scalp from the sun. You should also reapply the sunscreen every few hours or sooner if your child is participating in water activities.

For moms we recently tried:   “Kiss My Face” sunscreen for face+neck 50 SPF.  A little goes a long way and it does not dry up white and chalky, it blends in very nicely AND it is not sticky to touch.  You can find Kiss my Face  at most drug stores, The Vitamin Shoppe and Whole Foods.  Or go to their website to order it online.  If you are going to the store there is a coupon for $1 off here that you can use.  It expires June 20th.

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For toddlers we recently tried:  Kids Sun Stick Spf 30.  The stick is for nose, cheeks (face) and ears, and not all over, but it is possible like with my new toddler to put some sunscreen on exposed areas.

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Consumer group flags high SPF ratings on sunscreen as misleading 05/20/2013

Many consumers assume that SPF 100 is twice as effective as SPF 50, but dermatologists say the difference between the two is actually negligible. Where an SPF 50 product might protect against 97 percent of sunburn-causing rays, an SPF 100 product might block 98.5 percent of those rays.

“The high SPF numbers are just a gimmick,” says Marianne Berwick, professor of epidemiology at the University of New Mexico. “Most people really don’t need more than an SPF 30 and they should reapply it every couple of hours.” Berwick says sunscreen should be used in combination with hats, clothing and shade, which provide better protection against ultraviolet radiation.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com

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Sites with SPF, UVA and UVB info:

1 chooseskinhealth.com

2 rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/the-health-risks-that-come-with-a-lack-of-summer-sun-protection-i/

3 melanomafoundation.org/prevention/facts.htm

4 mvorganics.com/pages/uva-aging-sun-protection

5 sfrbeauty.com

6 lorealparis.com.au/articles/uva-and-uvb-the-difference-explained.aspx

7 cdc.gov/excite/skincancer/mod06.htm

8 skincancer.org, melanoma foundation

9 itthing.com/shining-light-on-skin-cancer

10 well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/04/slathering-on-sunscreen-early-and-often/

11 skincancer.org/prevention/sun-protection/sunscreen

12 webmd.com/beauty/sun/high-spf-sunscreens-are-they-better

13 menshealth.com

14 aloette.com/skin_care_tips_healthy_skin

New Music: Pharrell is Happy for Despicable Me 2

Pharrell (@Pharrell) is back for another Despicable Me movie and accompanying soundtrack. Skateboard P contributes a new joint to the films compilation project set to drop on June 18th. Despicable Me 2 will be in theaters on July 2nd. Listen below its cute.

Happy- Pharrell

Handicapped Disney “Guides”?

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Rich moms shamelessly hire disabled tour guides so their kids can cut long lines.

The “black-market Disney guides” run $130 an hour, or $1,040 for an eight-hour day.

“My daughter waited one minute to get on ‘It’s a Small World’ — the other kids had to wait 2 1/2 hours,” crowed one mom, who hired a disabled guide through Dream Tours Florida.

“You can’t go to Disney without a tour concierge,’’ she sniffed. “This is how the 1 percent does Disney.”

The woman said she hired a Dream Tours guide to escort her, her husband and their 1-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter through the park in a motorized scooter with a “handicapped” sign on it. The group was sent straight to an auxiliary entrance at the front of each attraction.

Disney allows each guest who needs a wheelchair or motorized scooter to bring up to six guests to a “more convenient entrance.”

The Florida entertainment mecca warns that there “may be a waiting period before boarding.” But the consensus among upper-crust moms who have used the illicit handicap tactic is that the trick is well worth the cost.

Not only is their “black-market tour guide” more efficient than Disney World’s VIP Tours, it’s cheaper, too.

Disney Tours offers a VIP guide and fast passes for $310 to $380 per hour.

Passing around the rogue guide service’s phone number recently became a shameless ritual among Manhattan’s private-school set during spring break. The service asks who referred you before they even take your call.

“It’s insider knowledge that very few have and share carefully,” said social anthropologist Dr. Wednesday Martin, who caught wind of the underground network while doing research for her upcoming book “Primates of Park Avenue.”

“Who wants a speed pass when you can use your black-market handicapped guide to circumvent the lines all together?” she said.

“So when you’re doing it, you’re affirming that you are one of the privileged insiders who has and shares this information.”

Ryan Clement runs Dream Tours Florida with girlfriend Jacie Christiano, whom the rich Manhattan mom indicated was her family’s guide.

Source:  NY POST

 

As a Disney visitor, I have found our visit to be a magical experience and kudos to Disney and the cast members for making the place such a wonderful place to be. Shame on the people who rob the experience from others who are truly disabled and the honest people who wait their turn in line. 

How to help Oklahoma City

If you, like me, are feeling helpless right about now, there are some things you can do.

Save the Children is mobilizing staff and supplies as we speak, with a focus on providing safe areas for child victims and their families. They’ve set up a direct donation page to assist with the relief effort.

The Red Cross has a shelter open in Moore and several others in the Oklahoma City Area. You can donate via mobile phone by texting REDCROSS to 90999 to give $10 to American Red Cross Disaster Relief, which helps people affected by disasters.

The Salvation Army is also on the ground in Moore, providing meals, hydration, spiritual and emotional care to first responders and those affected by the tornado. According to the Salvation Army website, monetary donations are the most critical need at this point. Donate online, by phone:1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769), or via text by texting the word “STORM” to 80888 to make a $10 donation through your mobile phone.

Another report I saw emphasized the importance of donating blood. If you’re anywhere near Oklahoma, consider finding a donation site near you.

Dial Kids Body Wash

NEW Dial® Kids Body & Hair Wash that offers age-appropriate variants developed to address the specific skin needs of children.

The Dial Kids Body and Hair Wash doesn’t just smell lovely, but it also cleans thoroughly. My son’s  hair was soft and shiny, not to mention there weren’t as many tangles as usual.

Would I recommend Dial Kids Body and Hair Wash? Absolutely!

Age 2+

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