Congrats to my sister on her happy wedding ceremony

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 

 

ON YOUR

wedding

 

 

The dearest

wedding

gift

of all, is the one

you give each other

of faith,

 

Trust and

lasting

love from

one day to

another.

 

As both of

you exchange

your dearest

wedding gifts

on your

special day,

may cherished

memories of

this day,

 

 

…. that means

so much to you,

increase your joys

and thru

the years,

may you see

your dreams

come true.

 

Congratulations!

 

-From Ekendra

Sun Protection Tips

Sun Protection Tips

• Try and stay in the shade between 10 am and 4 pm.

• Use physical protection in the form of sunglasses, umbrellas, a wide-brimmed hat and appropriate clothing.

• Wear dark colors with long sleeves whenever possible, as dark color absorb UV Rays.

• Beware of reflective surfaces like sand, snow, concrete, water, clouds etc.

• Beware of Photosensitizing Drugs eg sulphonamides, tetracyclines etc.

• Use a good sunscreen which is broad spectrum with both UVA and UVB blockers.

• Sunscreens should be used every day of the year if you are going to be in the sun for more than 20 minutes.

• When applying sunscreen, pay particular attention to the face, hands and arms, and coat the skin liberally to cover the exposed areas of the body properly.

• Be careful to cover exposed areas completely.

• Don't forget to apply on the lips too.

• Swimming is also known to darken the skin, hence application of sunscreen before swimming minimizes darkening of the skin.

Some Frequently Asked Questions on Sun-Protection and Sunscreens

Some Frequently Asked Questions on Sun-Protection and Sunscreens

1. What are Sunscreens?

    Sunscreens are defined as physical or chemical substances which protect our skin from harmful UV rays by absorbing or reflecting them.

2. What is meant by SPF?

    This only applies to the UVB screening action of the sunscreen. For example when using a prodcut with a SPF 15, one can spend 15 times longer in the sun before becoming sunburnt The SPF does not apply to UVA sunscreens so even a procut with a SPF 25 but with no UVA screen will be less effective than a product with both SPF but with a UVA screen. Therefore, a sunscreen with both UVA and UVB block is a better skin protector than a product with a SPF 25 which does not have a UVA screen. Effectiveness of a sunscreen is based on its Sun Protection Factor ie SPF.

3. How long before sun exposure should a sunscreen be applied?

    Sunscreen should be applied 15 to 30 minutes before sun exposure to allow sufficient time for a protective film to develop. If the face is washed or excessive sweating washes off the agent, it should be reapplied.

4. What is meant by  Water-Resistant and Waterproof Sunscreen?

    Ideally 'water-resistant' sunscreen formulation maintains the SPF level after 40 minutes of water immersion. But even such sunscreen should be re-applied after prolonged swimming or vigorous activity.

Water-resistant:    40 minutes
Water-proof:        80 minutes

5. What is the approximate quantity top be applied of this SPF for adequate protection?

    Ideal application thickness of sunscreen is 2 mg/sq cm of the skin.

6. What is meant when we say a broad-spectrum sunscreen?

    Elovera-SPF provides both UVA and UVB protection through the entire range of UVA I and UVA II range. Hence called a broad-spectrum sunscreen.

    In addition Aloe vera and vitamin E in Elovera-SPF have sun protective properties.

Note: Excerpts from Gracewell, A Division of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Elovera-SPF sunscreen lotion is the product of the above mentioned company.

Some Frequently Asked Questions on Sun-Protection and Sunscreens

Some Frequently Asked Questions on Sun-Protection and Sunscreens

1. What are Sunscreens?

    Sunscreens are defined as physical or chemical substances which protect our skin from harmful UV rays by absorbing or reflecting them.

2. What is meant by SPF?

    This only applies to the UVB screening action of the sunscreen. For example when using a prodcut with a SPF 15, one can spend 15 times longer in the sun before becoming sunburnt The SPF does not apply to UVA sunscreens so even a procut with a SPF 25 but with no UVA screen will be less effective than a product with both SPF but with a UVA screen. Therefore, a sunscreen with both UVA and UVB block is a better skin protector than a product with a SPF 25 which does not have a UVA screen. Effectiveness of a sunscreen is based on its Sun Protection Factor ie SPF.

3. How long before sun exposure should a sunscreen be applied?

    Sunscreen should be applied 15 to 30 minutes before sun exposure to allow sufficient time for a protective film to develop. If the face is washed or excessive sweating washes off the agent, it should be reapplied.

4. What is meant by  Water-Resistant and Waterproof Sunscreen?

    Ideally 'water-resistant' sunscreen formulation maintains the SPF level after 40 minutes of water immersion. But even such sunscreen should be re-applied after prolonged swimming or vigorous activity.

Water-resistant:    40 minutes
Water-proof:        80 minutes

5. What is the approximate quantity top be applied of this SPF for adequate protection?

    Ideal application thickness of sunscreen is 2 mg/sq cm of the skin.

6. What is meant when we say a broad-spectrum sunscreen?

    Elovera-SPF provides both UVA and UVB protection through the entire range of UVA I and UVA II range. Hence called a broad-spectrum sunscreen.

    In addition Aloe vera and vitamin E in Elovera-SPF have sun protective properties.

Note: Excerpts from Gracewell, A Division of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Elovera-SPF sunscreen lotion is the product of the above mentioned company.

Some Sun Facts

Know Some Sun Facts for this Summer from Ekendra

• Anyone can get sunburn.

• Sun causes visible and invisible damage to the skin.

• UV Rays are more intense between 10 am to 2pm.

• There is more exposure of UV radiations in summer than in winter.

• There is more concentration in tropical locations near the equator.

• Harmful ultraviolet rays [UV] reflect off water, concrete, sand and snow. UV rays also reach below the surface of water.

• There is more radiation at high altitude like mountains.

• Even ona cloudy day 80% of the sun's ultraviolet rays pass through the clouds.

• Prolonged unprotected exposure to sun speeds up aging and causes early appearance of wrinkles.

• Protecting skin from sun rays could prevent about 80% of skin cancers and premature agiging of skin.

Be Sun smart

Be Sunsmart in Summer

• SUN is known to provide light and warmth to mankind but is also responsible for the development of some disorders of skin and eyes.

• Sunlight is composed of various wavelengths ranging from ultraviolet light through infrared to visible light.

• Ultraviolet light is the most harmful to the skin and causes sunburn, ageing of the skin and over the long term, skin cancer,

• Ultraviolet light is made up of UVC, UVB and UVA. UVC being the shorter wavelength is filtered out by the ozone layer.

• UVB and UVA penetrate the ozone layer and reach the earth's surface and can cause us harm.