Every single one of us in our family is fair skinned. My husband has a tendency to burn easily and I worry about the boys being out in the sun for too long. Years ago, before I really understood about good skin care, I got a horrible sun burn. It was so bad that my legs were actually purple, I blistered and became very ill. I started vomiting and had to go to the ER to get IV fluids. Obviously this was a serious burn. It took weeks for my legs to return to a normal color, I actually thought they may never be the same again.
That is why I am adamant that my kids have good sun protection. I know we need to have a fair exposure to the sun to form vitamin D but prolonged exposure can cause damage and when little boys are having fun in the pool they have no desire to come into the shade. I don’t love slathering them up with chemical laden sunscreen. A better alternative is to use UV Skinz.
UV Skinz is a line of sun protective clothing. Matthew received the Blue Ocean Camo Combo with shirt, board shorts and hat. This will be perfect for all our outdoor activities. I like and trust the UV Skinz products so much that I went out and purchased two additional sets, one for our middle son and the other for our youngest son. I am also looking at getting Larry a UV Skinz shirt and possibly even purchasing a UV Skinz cover-up for myself.
I am hoping to have us outside a lot more this summer but I can not take chances with our healthy. I don’t want my children to end up in the Emergency Room with a severe sunburn all because we were having too much fun in the sun.
From the FAQ’s on UV Skinz website: One bad burn in childhood doubles the risk factor for melanoma later in life.Protecting children against UV exposure is essential for skin health into adulthood. A blistering sun burn during childhood increases the risk of melanoma as an adult. Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer.
That is a scary statistic considering my sunburn was so bad I was taken to the ER to be treated. Consider keeping yourself and your family safe this summer with smart sun protection such as UV Skinz.