Comments on: What kind of sunscreen do you use? http://kblog.theschellingerhoudts.com/2010/08/27/what-kind-of-sunscreen-do-you-use/ Sun, 20 May 2012 18:36:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Lisa C http://kblog.theschellingerhoudts.com/2010/08/27/what-kind-of-sunscreen-do-you-use/#comment-2178 Lisa C Tue, 14 Sep 2010 04:54:30 +0000 http://kblog.theschellingerhoudts.com/?p=1519#comment-2178 We used sunscreen twice all summer (and I have a fair redhead). Once was when we went to a water park, and once was when we were camping. I want my son to get enough vitamin D, which is hard when you live in a more northern area. If I think his face needs protection, I put a wide-brimmed hat on him. I doesn't make sense to me to put sunscreen on all the time. Makes more sense to get out of the sun when it's too hot, or to wear clothing as protection. We used sunscreen twice all summer (and I have a fair redhead). Once was when we went to a water park, and once was when we were camping. I want my son to get enough vitamin D, which is hard when you live in a more northern area. If I think his face needs protection, I put a wide-brimmed hat on him. I doesn’t make sense to me to put sunscreen on all the time. Makes more sense to get out of the sun when it’s too hot, or to wear clothing as protection.

]]> By: Donna C http://kblog.theschellingerhoudts.com/2010/08/27/what-kind-of-sunscreen-do-you-use/#comment-2174 Donna C Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:07:05 +0000 http://kblog.theschellingerhoudts.com/?p=1519#comment-2174 I follow the same rules as you, except it's between 12 and 3 that I make the kids come inside. Coincides nicely with nap/quiet time. :P We went swimming a lot, but usually around dinner time. No sunburns here all summer either. I did put sunscreen on them if we were going to be out in the sun all day, like the fair, zoo, camping, etc. I follow the same rules as you, except it’s between 12 and 3 that I make the kids come inside. Coincides nicely with nap/quiet time. :P We went swimming a lot, but usually around dinner time.

No sunburns here all summer either. I did put sunscreen on them if we were going to be out in the sun all day, like the fair, zoo, camping, etc.

]]> By: Nadine http://kblog.theschellingerhoudts.com/2010/08/27/what-kind-of-sunscreen-do-you-use/#comment-2165 Nadine Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:13:51 +0000 http://kblog.theschellingerhoudts.com/?p=1519#comment-2165 I agree with you wholeheartedly Kim. I've followed those rules for years too and I find they really work for me. I can tell if I'm starting to get a burn too and will get out of the sun. A long sleeve white shirt and a long skirt with a big floppy hat also help if you can't stay out of the sun. Nate's only got a bit of a tan on his arms and legs. I'm unconcerned about any uv damage - we evolved in the sun and as long as we don't bake ourselves, the Vitamin D can do a great deal of good. There's been a bit of research that actually suggests that a lack of Vitamin D is strongly correlated with a higher population incidence of MS the immune systemand possibly other diseases of the immune system as well. In any case a lack of Vitamin D is not good for you. I agree with you wholeheartedly Kim. I’ve followed those rules for years too and I find they really work for me. I can tell if I’m starting to get a burn too and will get out of the sun. A long sleeve white shirt and a long skirt with a big floppy hat also help if you can’t stay out of the sun.

Nate’s only got a bit of a tan on his arms and legs. I’m unconcerned about any uv damage - we evolved in the sun and as long as we don’t bake ourselves, the Vitamin D can do a great deal of good. There’s been a bit of research that actually suggests that a lack of Vitamin D is strongly correlated with a higher population incidence of MS the immune systemand possibly other diseases of the immune system as well. In any case a lack of Vitamin D is not good for you.

]]> By: Dave http://kblog.theschellingerhoudts.com/2010/08/27/what-kind-of-sunscreen-do-you-use/#comment-2163 Dave Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:02:14 +0000 http://kblog.theschellingerhoudts.com/?p=1519#comment-2163 We're farther south than you (We're in Kentucky.). Thus, we tend to get a lot more UV here than up in the "Great White North". :*) Plus, when you're a farmer (or, at least, pretending to be one on the weekends), you have to be out in the sun (That old saying about "Make hay while the sun shines." definitely applies.). Thus, the use of lots of sunscreen is mandatory. The alternative to not using sunscreen here is bad sunburns. And, after having a friend who died from melanoma (which was probably induced by too much UV), and another friend who had part of his ear removed due to melanoma (again which was probably induced by too much UV), I'd definitely rather take my chances with the sunscreen than with the UV. Dave We’re farther south than you (We’re in Kentucky.). Thus, we tend to get a lot more UV here than up in the “Great White North”. :*) Plus, when you’re a farmer (or, at least, pretending to be one on the weekends), you have to be out in the sun (That old saying about “Make hay while the sun shines.” definitely applies.). Thus, the use of lots of sunscreen is mandatory.

The alternative to not using sunscreen here is bad sunburns. And, after having a friend who died from melanoma (which was probably induced by too much UV), and another friend who had part of his ear removed due to melanoma (again which was probably induced by too much UV), I’d definitely rather take my chances with the sunscreen than with the UV.

Dave

]]> By: Jen http://kblog.theschellingerhoudts.com/2010/08/27/what-kind-of-sunscreen-do-you-use/#comment-2162 Jen Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:31:18 +0000 http://kblog.theschellingerhoudts.com/?p=1519#comment-2162 Great post Kim! I guess my only concern would be the damage that the sun does, without necessarily burning your skin? Tanned (but not burned) skin is damaged skin. Any change in the color of your skin after time outside—whether sunburn or suntan—indicates damage from UV rays. I am a faithful sunscreen user as the mother of an extremely fair skinned kid (and quite fair myself)! I have actually been burned few times in my life but already have an actinic keratosis on my cheek and have always followed shade/hat/timing rules for the most part as well. People can spend long hours in the shade while still receiving quite a lot of sun exposure and risking skin damage. This is because UVB rays, often considered the most harmful part of sunlight, can reach the skin indirectly. I agree that these are very important tools to respect what the sun can do to us (we follow them as well!) but personally I can't toss my sunscreen just yet! If we are outside for more than just a few minutes we have it on. Great post Kim!

I guess my only concern would be the damage that the sun does, without necessarily burning your skin? Tanned (but not burned) skin is damaged skin. Any change in the color of your skin after time outside—whether sunburn or suntan—indicates damage from UV rays.

I am a faithful sunscreen user as the mother of an extremely fair skinned kid (and quite fair myself)! I have actually been burned few times in my life but already have an actinic keratosis on my cheek and have always followed shade/hat/timing rules for the most part as well. People can spend long hours in the shade while still receiving quite a lot of sun exposure and risking skin damage. This is because UVB rays, often considered the most harmful part of sunlight, can reach the skin indirectly. I agree that these are very important tools to respect what the sun can do to us (we follow them as well!) but personally I can’t toss my sunscreen just yet! If we are outside for more than just a few minutes we have it on.

]]> By: Uncle Dave http://kblog.theschellingerhoudts.com/2010/08/27/what-kind-of-sunscreen-do-you-use/#comment-2160 Uncle Dave Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:33:27 +0000 http://kblog.theschellingerhoudts.com/?p=1519#comment-2160 ps. This year has be a low uv year. Less solar flares and storms. Meaning less radiation and less burns.. so don;t toss out that sunscreen yet, our sun is just momentarily on vacation. ps. This year has be a low uv year. Less solar flares and storms. Meaning less radiation and less burns.. so don;t toss out that sunscreen yet, our sun is just momentarily on vacation.

]]> By: Brandy http://kblog.theschellingerhoudts.com/2010/08/27/what-kind-of-sunscreen-do-you-use/#comment-2159 Brandy Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:34:18 +0000 http://kblog.theschellingerhoudts.com/?p=1519#comment-2159 Kim I never realized it but we mostly did the same all summer. Unless I took her to the spray park (pre baby)- I slathered her there. In direct sun between the bad hours. Nice to see we were following the rules without knowing it :) Kim I never realized it but we mostly did the same all summer. Unless I took her to the spray park (pre baby)- I slathered her there. In direct sun between the bad hours.

Nice to see we were following the rules without knowing it :)

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