Going to the Beach

Logan Truex

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About the Author

Hi! My name is Logan Truex. I’m a sophomore at Grand Valley State University. My major is group social studies with an elementary education concentration. In my spare time I like spending time with family, photography, playing with my puppy named Roxie, and going to the beach. I hope you enjoy!

My boyfriend Tyler & I at Mackinac Island Summer 2008

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We are going on a trip to the beach!

Things we need to protect us from the sun are…

Sunblock/SunscreenWide Brimmed Hat

SunglassesWater/Snack

UmbrellaProtective Footwear Swimsuit Cover-up

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Sunblock/Sunscreen

✺Sunblock protects skin by deflecting the Sun’s UV rays.

✺Sunscreen chemically absorbs the Sun’s UV rays.

✺SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor.

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Sunblock/Sunscreen

In order to figure out how long your sunblock/sunscreen will last before you start to redden we must use this math equation.

SPF of lotion/spray x amount of time it takes you to redden without skin protection.

Example: SPF 30 x 15 minutes = 450 minutes you will be

protected for. *It is recomended to reapply every two hours and after

swimming.*

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Wide Brimmed HatBy choosing to wear a wide brimmed hat at the beach you will be protecting your head and face from harmful UV rays from the sun!

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SunglassesAccording to eyetopics.com here are the top 5 reasons to wear sunglasses

Z Protection from the sunZ Reduce glareZ Protection from wind and debrisZ Reduces headaches and eyestrainZ Improves vision

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Sunglasses

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Water/SnackQuickTimeª and aTIFF (Uncompressed) decompressorare needed to see this picture. QuickTimeª and aTIFF (Uncompressed) decompressorare needed to see this picture.

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Umbrella

Using an umbrella at the beach will help to reduce the amount of UV rays absorbed.

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Click here to shop for umbrellas to use at the beach

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Protective Footwear

According to funonthebeach.com it is recommended to wear footwear both in a out of the water to prevent cuts, stings, burning sand, and other hazards.

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Click here to find beach approperate shoes

Which Shoes Belong at the Beach?

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Swimsuit Cover-up

✺A cover-up helps to protect skin from the sun.

✺They also keep swimmers warm when out of the water.

✺Cover-ups can also be used as a transition to street clothes.

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Resources ✺ http://jaxmed.com/articles/wellness/spf.htm ✺ http://www.dermatology.ucsf.edu/skincancer/General/prevention/Sunscreen.aspx✺ http://www.eyetopics.com/articles/29/1/Five-Reasons-You-Should-Wear-Sunglasses.html✺ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITGlho0dw-k✺ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXw4qqQqTrY ✺ http://www.swimoutlet.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=721&gclid=CPqk-t_uw5kCFSQeDQodJDWQvA✺ http://funonthebeach.com/beach-tips-and-what-to-take-with-you/index.htm✺ http://www.zappos.com/

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