UVSunSafe

UVSunSafe Wristbands in Chicago Sun-Times “So They Say” column

So They Say

So they say … smearing a plastic bracelet called UVSunSafe with sunscreen then wearing it in the hot sun will clue you in on when to re-apply sunscreen.

The wristband’s color changes when you need more sunscreen, which the American Academy of Dermatology recommends reapplying at least every two hours after the first application or more often if you are swimming or sweating.

The bracelet is orange when it is taken out of its package, then turns purple when it encounters sunlight. Sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher should be reapplied when the band turns brown.

Users should head indoors when the words “apply sunscreen to this side” are no longer visible

Continue reading on suntimes.com