Reasons to protect your skin During Mowing!

Elta MD UV Sport Broad - Spectrum SPF 50 is one sunscreen you can use while mowing outside or just when your doing your garden.

Even if your only mowing for 30 - minutes or gardening for hours, it is best to put on sunscreen so you can protect your skin. Since short exposure can lead to UV ray risk as much as long exposures can and can lead to some damaging skin cells.

There are other factors that can lead to other risks if you don't wear sunscreen like.

Sunburn: Even short exposure while mowing can lead to painful sunburn, especially during peak sunlight hours, best times to mow are (10am to 4pm).

Skin cancer risk: Repeated UV exposure increases your chances of developing skin cancer, including melanoma, even during short outdoor tasks.

Premature aging: UV rays breaks down collagen, leading to wrinkles, dark sports, and leathery skin over time.

Reflection from surface: Grass, pavement, and even dirt can reflect UV Rays, intensifying sun exposure even if your partially shaded.

Pro Tips and other sunscreen to use.

• You can use  broad- spectrum sunscreen with SPF 50 or higher. 
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• Apply 15 - 30 minutes before going outside, and reapply every 2 hours or after sweating. 
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• Don't forget ears, neck, back of the hands, and legs if exposed. 
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• Combine with physical protection; hat, sunglasses, long sleeves if it's not too hot. 
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• Think of sunscreen as PEE (Personal protective equipment) for your skin.

- Sharon Mackle