Thursday, June 4, 2009

Warning Sun information. UV Skinz review

Safety is something that we try to provide our children year round. During summer that protection is stepped up even a bit more. The dangers that the sun provides and the idea of the children wanting to spend time outside makes protecting them of importance. Both suntanning and burning increase a person's risk of skin cancer. Most sun exposure during a persons life occurs in early childhood and teen years. Many parents sadly put their children at risk without knowing it simply by not doing all that they can do to protect them from the harmful effects of the sun.



Clothing is more likely to provide better sun protection if it is:
a) made of tightly woven fabric, like a denim shirt
b) a dark color
c) long sleeved
d) all of the above

The UV rays that can cause sunburn and damage your child's skin include:
a) ultraviolet A (UVA) rays
b) ultraviolet B (UVB) rays
c) ultraviolet C (UVC) rays
d) both a and b

Excessive sun exposure can put your child at risk to develop:
a) skin cancer
b) premature aging
c) sunburn
d) all of the above

You should reapply sunscreen:
a) every two hours
b) every two hours if your child is in the water
c) only if it isn't waterproof
d) every two hours if it has an SPF of less than 15

In addition to using sunscreen, you can protect your kids from sunburn by having them:
a) wear a hat
b) wear dark sunglasses
c) wear sunglasses that block 99 to 100 percent of UVA rays
d) all of the above

Your kids are always safe from the sun if you put them in the shade.
a) True
b) False
c) True, but only on cloudy days
d) either b or c


Regular clothing:
a) will prevent sunburn
b) can protect kids from sunburn for a good 5 to 9 hours
c) has an SPF between 5 and 9
d) both b and c


Sunscreen should be applied:
a) over makeup
b) under makeup
c) over insect repellents
d) both a and c

u can't get a sunburn on cloudy days.
a) True
b) False
c) True, but only if you can still see your shadow
d) both b and c

Medications that can make it more likely that you get a bad sunburn include:
a) many antibiotics, including tetracycline
b) most acne medications
c) both a and b
d) none of the above

answers
1 all of the above
2 both a and b
3 all of the above
4 every 2 hours
5 a
6 b
7 c
8 b
9 b
10 c (information borrowed from about.com)

Now be honest how many of those did you actually know? Let me share you a product that can help you protect your little ones from the sun. UV Skinz have been specially designed for the reasoning of sun protection. Would it not make you feel better by allowing yourself, your children and your spouse to be protected from the sun while you are enjoying the summer? I know the answer to that has to be yes.

The great UV Skinz was created after a traumatic experience a run with malignant melanoma (the most deadliest form of skin cancer. The victim in this story was Darren who had spent many of his young years of life out in the sun having fun. He loved to spend time in the water and had numerous suntans and sunburns with no idea that they may lead to trouble down the road. At a very young age in his early 30s Darren left his wife and family when he passed because of the terrible skin cancer. It was at this time this his wife decided she must do something and created the UV Skinz company in the attempt to protect more summer lovers from the dangerous sun rays. My family has suffered with skin cancer as well. Growing up in rural Illinois we were farmers, and loved to enjoy the great summer warmth spending many hours outdoors working and having fun. We did not realize that the sun held such dangers and in return felt the effect. The hope of the UV Skinz team is that the terrible effects of the dangerous sun rays do not leave your family devastated.
The UV Skinz company has created a line of clothing that stretches from the youngest member of the family to the oldest. In sizes from 6 months to 4X every member of the family can wear the great clothing to be protected from the sun. In a variety of great colors and styles you are sure to find an outfit that meets your personality. Best of all you can look stylish while being protected from the sun.
My view: I think that the UV Skinz was great as it went on smoothly and was not too heavy. When it is hot outside no one wants to be wearing hot clothing. We received a set for my granddaughter and they fit her great she did not seem to mind wearing them at all. The construction of the UV Skinz was great as well, the material nearly seemed seemless. The material was soft and elastic and reminded me of the old spandex I wore as a teen. I give UV Skinz a thumbs up.

Buy: You can order the great UV Skinz products directly from the UV Skinz website
Win: that's right someone is being given the chance by UV Skinz to win a product of their choice.
To Win: you must first tell me what you would want (this will be what you receive if the item is available so please choose wisely)
Extra Entries: only doing the above
  • sign up for the UV Skinz monthly newsletter (3 entries)
  • subscribe to my blog through email (3 entries)
  • subscribe through reader to UV Skinz blog (3 entries)
  • subscribe through reader to my blog (3 entries)
  • share with me a way that you protect yourself from the sun (2 entries)
  • follow my blog (2 entries)
  • follow my blog on twitter (2 entries)
  • follow UVSkinz on twitter (2 entries)
  • twitter about the giveaway (1 entry each time you twitter) leave link in comment
  • blog about the giveaway (5 entries) leave link in comment

Contest will run from today through June 21, 2009. Good luck Contest open to all. Remember each extra entry deserves its own comment and your email should appear somewhere in comment or on your blog.

168 comments:

  1. I would pick Sharky shirt and shorts

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  2. I follow you on twitter
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  3. I follow you on twitter
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  7. When we go outside we wear sun hats and lotion up with sunscreen. We also sit under umbrellas & canopies
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  8. When we go outside we wear sun hats and lotion up with sunscreen. We also sit under umbrellas & canopies
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  9. Blogged the giveaway
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  14. following UV Skinz on twitter
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  15. following UV Skinz on twitter
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  16. I would get the Olivia - Hot Pink/Orange shirt for my daughter.

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  17. I'm subscribed to the uv skinz newsletter. 1

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  18. I'm subscribed to the uv skinz newsletter.

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  19. I'm subscribed to the uv skinz newsletter. 3

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  20. I subscribed thru reader to uv skinz blog. 1

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  21. I subscribed thru reader to uv skinz blog. 2

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  22. I subscribed thru reader to uv skinz blog. 3

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  23. I subscribe via reader to you! 1

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  26. I protect myself from the sun with sunscreen and a wide brim hat!

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  27. I protect myself from the sun with sunscreen and a wide brim hat! 2

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  28. I'd love to have the Women's - Board Shorts - Black.

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  29. I signed up for the UV Skinz monthly newsletter entry 1.

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  30. I signed up for the UV Skinz monthly newsletter entry 2.

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  31. I signed up for the UV Skinz monthly newsletter entry 3.

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  32. I'm an email subscriber entry 1.

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  33. I'm an email subscriber entry 2.

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  34. I'm an email subscriber entry 3.

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  35. We always wear wide brim hats, sunglasses, and lots of sunblock! entry 1

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  36. We always wear wide brim hats, sunglasses, and lots of sunblock! entry 2

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  37. Following UVSkinz on twitter entry 1.

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  39. Tweeted ~ http://twitter.com/susanlanai/status/2033325717

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  40. i'd get the caleb in navy and orange in 2

    addeviant006 at gmail dot com

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  43. twitter follower

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  45. I'd love to have a green Aloha combo. If it's not considered a piece, then I'd pick the Skargyle
    Pink/Black Argyle

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  46. I use moisturizer with SPF 15 (or higher) for my face, and suncreen for my body

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  47. I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/juan_hurrican/status/2044555295

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  48. Daily tweet http://twitter.com/juan_hurrican/status/2061252742

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  49. Daily tweet
    http://twitter.com/juan_hurrican/status/2075248619

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  50. The The Sun Stop'r Kwik Cabana III would be my first choice but it looks like it is out of stock so I would choose the Blue Aloha Collection for my daughter.

    Thanks!
    xpbloch(at)juno(dot)com

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  51. I'm a subscriber through email #1

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  52. I'm a subscriber through email #2

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  53. I'm a subscriber through email #3

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  54. I protect my daughters and myself from the sun by making sure to always put on sunscreen when we are going to be outside, wear hats, and try to find shade to sit in. #1

    xpbloch(at)juno(dot)com

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  55. I protect my daughters and myself from the sun by making sure to always put on sunscreen when we are going to be outside, wear hats, and try to find shade to sit in. #2

    xpbloch(at)juno(dot)com

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  56. I would choose this:
    Brown Aloha Collection 2 pc set in a size 6.

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  57. Signed up for the UV Skinz newsletter.

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  58. Signed up for the UV Skinz newsletter.

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  59. Signed up for the UV Skinz newsletter.

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  60. I protect myself from the most harmful rays by trying to be indoors between 11 & 3.

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  61. I protect myself from the most harmful rays by trying to be indoors between 11 & 3.

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  62. Follow UV Skinz on Twitter (gordy93)

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  63. Follow UV Skinz on Twitter (gordy93)

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  64. Tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/gordy93/status/2095848076

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  65. Cheryl
    Long-Sleeve
    Sky Blue Full-Zip

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  66. Sharky-B - Shark Camo/Navy in size 6-12mo

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  67. I'd get the Allison (Sky Blue/Navy - Aloha Print) in women's size small.

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  68. The main way I protect myself from the sun is trying to stay out of it between 11 & 2.

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  69. I also always use 30spf sunblock on my face/neck/shoulders if I know I'm going to be playing outside for any length of time.

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  70. I signed up for the UV Skinz monthly newsletter (3 entries)(abran82@aol.com)

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  71. I follow u on twitter (aliciabrandt)

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  72. I would pick the Sharky shirt and shorts

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  73. I use sunscreen EVERY day.
    Put it on before my makeup in the morn

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  74. I would choose the Green Aloha Collection in size 2 (or just the shirt if I can't have the set).

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  75. I protect myself and my family from the sun by trying to avoid being outside too long during the peak sun hours.

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  76. Jen
    3/4 Sleeve V-Neck
    Sky Blue large con5459(at)gmail(dot)com

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  77. I would like the women's The Sport Hat.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  78. I signed up for the UV Skinz monthly newsletter.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  79. 2. I signed up for the UV Skinz monthly newsletter.

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  80. 3. I signed up for the UV Skinz monthly newsletter.

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  81. 1. I subscribed through reader to UV Skinz blog.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  82. 2. I subscribed through reader to UV Skinz blog.

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  83. 2. I subscribed through reader to UV Skinz blog.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  84. 1. I use Sunscreen to protect myself from the sun.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  85. 2. I use Sunscreen to protect myself from the sun.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  86. 1. I follow your blog.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  87. 2. I follow your blog.

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  88. 1. I follow you on Twitter - Janetfaye

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  89. 2. I follow you on Twitter - Janetfaye

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  90. 1. I follow UV Skinz on Twitter - Janetfaye

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  91. 2. I follow UV Skinz on Twitter - Janetfaye

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  92. 1. I blogged:
    http://blog-giveaways.blogspot.com/2009/06/uv-skniz-giveaway.html

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  93. 2. I blogged:
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    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  94. 3. I blogged:
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    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  95. 4. I blogged:
    http://blog-giveaways.blogspot.com/2009/06/uv-skniz-giveaway.html

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  96. 5. I blogged:
    http://blog-giveaways.blogspot.com/2009/06/uv-skniz-giveaway.html

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  97. I'd choose the Hot Pink - Girls Board Shorts. Thanks.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  98. email subscriber #1
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  100. email subscriber #3
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  101. I follow your blog. #1
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  102. I follow your blog. #2
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  103. I follow you on Twitter, partymix25
    #1
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  104. I follow you on Twitter, partymix25
    #2
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  105. I follow UVSkinz on Twitter, partymix25 #1
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  106. I follow UVSkinz on Twitter, partymix25 #2
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  107. i'd want the Taylor in Blue Tie-Dye

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  108. Thanks!
    I'd choose the women's Sky Blue Full-Zip in XL.

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  109. I would pick the blue Aloha collection

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  110. 1 signed up for UV skinz newsletter

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  111. 2. signed up for uv skinz newsletter

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  113. 1. subscribed through reader to uv skinz blog

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  116. 1. subscribe through reader to your blog

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  119. 1. following blog

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  121. 1. following on twitter

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  123. 1. following uv skinz on twitter

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  125. tweet: http://twitter.com/QUE_UP/status/2271928228

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  126. 1. I protect myself from the sun by wearing the dorkiest looking hat imaginable - it looks terrible but it's got great coverage

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  127. 2. I protect myself from the sun by wearing the dorkiest looking hat imaginable - it looks terrible but it's got great coverage

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  128. id like the mens Adam
    Army Green

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  129. 1 following your blog as klp1965
    kathy pease

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  130. 2 following your blog as klp1965
    kathy pease

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  131. 1 following on twitter klp1965

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  133. 1 following uv on twitter klp1965

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