5 things you should know about sun protection In honor of May as
skin cancer awareness month, here is a list of important things
to know about sun protection. Take a look at what you are using
daily as well as what you use for a beach or park outing and
compare it to the list below. How does your sun protection
measure up? 1. Know the difference between sun blocks and
sunscreens. Sunscreens are classified in two types: chemical and
physical. Chemical sunscreens contain ingredients that act as
filters and reduce UV radiation penetration to the skin.
Physical sunscreens, or sun blocks, are products containing
titanium dioxide or zinc oxide which physically block UV
radiation by creating a barrier that reflect UV light AWAY from
the skin. 2. Make sure you are using broad-spectrum sun
protection. Broad-spectrum sunscreen means protection from both
UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays are those that cause photo-aging and
cancer. UVB rays are the rays that cause the skin to burn. The
SPF number only refers to the UVB protect