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Sun and Vitamin-D-deprived Brits are heading for the beaches or abroad in droves in search of a glowing and healthy-looking tan. But are tans healthy? It’s a very confusing issue and hard to know who or what to believe. One camp claims the sun’s rays are good for you and the benefits outweigh the potential for developing skin cancer. Obviously it is common sense that burning is not good for you and it’s better to build up a tan gradually. There are reports that moderate sun exposure can be good for us and help stave off diseases like MS, heart disease and depression. So, why do we have it drummed into us year after year that we should cover up, stay out of the sun, and use high SPF sunscreen lotions? Is this a ploy by the sunscreen manufacturers? Maybe. Yet medical reports indicate that skin cancer rates are on the rise.
Whatever you choose to believe and do with your skin is your choice. The evidence is clear that too much sun exposure can cause premature aging of the skin. Most adults are very careful about protecting their children, which is a good idea. However, many are also ‘blisterfully’ unaware that sunscreen lotions have expiration dates – or a set lifespan before the active ingredients stop working. How long that period of time is seems to be a mystery, and may vary from the date the bottle is opened to anything up to 24 or 30 months.
Have you ever slathered yourself in lotion and sustained a bad burn anyway? Chances are the lotion was old so check for an expiration date on the bottle. However, a recent trip to the chemist revealed that many popular brands don’t have expiration dates stamped on them. It’s probably smart to look for brands that do have expiration dates - and avoid purchasing sunscreens at discount shops as the products may be old or expired. After all, we have no way of knowing how long the lotions have been sitting on the shelf. If your sunscreen has no expiration date you could try contacting the manufacturer to enquire and/or complain. I think we have a right to know as these products are not inexpensive!
There is no question or mystery about the date your Travel Insurance starts or expires, or what is included, as all the terms and conditions are clearly outlined for you.
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