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Let’s Find Out Why It’s. Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origin.
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Let’s Find Out Why It’s Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origin. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating
What Makes the Sun Hurt our Skin? • Ultraviolet (UV) radiation • Invisible rays that come from the sun • UV radiation causes • Sunburns • Wrinkles • Skin cancer
Knock-Out UV Rays • Watch the clock • Use sun block • Slip on a shirt • Slap on a hat • Look for signs your skin’s been zapped!
Watch The Clock • The sun’s rays are the strongest between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm • Some people call this the heat of the day
Use Sun block! • Sun block—or sunscreen protects your skin from UV rays • Look for a product with an SPF of at least 30 for the best protection
SUNSCREEN to the rescue! No More Sunburn!
Slip on a Shirt • Long-sleeved shirts are the best choice for sun protection • Dark colors block more UV radiation than light colors do
Slap on a hat • Hats are an easy way to protect your skin from the sun • Hats with at least a 3” brim all the way around are best
Look for Signs your Skin’s been ZAPPED! • Check your skin often for signs of sunburn • If you see anything, run for cover!
Do You Want to Learn More About being Cool in the Shade? • Log on to our web site at http://coolshade.tamu.edu