The best protection from sunburn is simple……..
DON’T BURN !!

We STRONGLY recommend the proper, adequate, and frequent use of sunscreens and protective clothing. Nothing protects your head and face as well as a good hat! Studies show that as few as 3 sunburns in your LIFETIME significantly increase your risk of skin cancer. There is NO substitute for proper precaution.
While we are VERY confident of our product, it is NEVER intended as a substitute for vigilant precaution and good judgment. However, for those occasions when one is sunburned there is NO SUBSTITUTE for SunBurn911.

SUN PROTECTION RULES 1. Apply sunblock…apply more…repeat !! 2. Apply more than you think you need. Experts say more than an ounce (about a shot glass full) is needed to protect the average 160 pound body. You should use a generous quarter sized amount on the face alone. 3. SPF numbers get the most attention, but remember to use a sunscreen that protects from both UVB and UVA rays. UVA rays are not what cause the redness but UVA rays penetrate deeper into the skin and are 20 times more abundant than UVB. UVA rays are more closely linked to melanoma and are present all day, very day, no matter what the weather is like. UVA rays pass through glass in vehicles and offices. UVA rays are just plain mean!! Active ingredients in many sunscreens don’t target UVA, so read the label and apply generously. 4. Zinc oxide, avobenzone, and titanium dioxide are 3 ingredients known to offer the greatest range of protection from UVA and UVB. READ THE LABELS, APPLY GENEROUSLY, APPLY OFTEN. Many sunburns occur because of failure to reapply sunscreen after swimming, over time, or after perspiration. Follow the label directions. For UVA protection for sensitive skin, use zinc oxide or titanium. They work by sitting on top of the skin, not binding to it. 5. Sunblock “pills” that you take are INEFFECTIVE. There is no substitute for adequate and frequent sunscreen application! 6. If you have sunscreen left over from last year, you didn’t use enough! If your leftover sunscreen does not have a specific expiration date, throw it out.

A bit about sunscreens and SPF...
If you would normally turn red after 15 minutes in the sun, an SPF of 15 would allow you to spend 15 times more time in the sun (about 3 hours) and acquire the same level of redness…..in theory! Be sure to factor in sun intensity, water contact, and perspiration. Any SPF above 50 is probably a waste of money. SPF 100 blocks 99 percent of UVB rays, SPF 50 blocks 98 percent, and SPF 30 blocks 96-97 percent. Be sure to read the label for UVA and UVB protection. Remember, UVA is MEAN !!