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...when used properly. That entails slathering on a shot glass's worth every two hours, regardless of whether the lotion is touted as waterproof, sweatproof or has a high SPF (sun-protection factor). SPF refers to the ability to deflect burning UVB rays (SPF 15 deflects 93% of them; SPF 30 blocks 97%), but it says nothing about protection from UVA rays, which are just as harmful. The Food and Drug Administration has not yet approved a UVA rating system but has approved some ingredients that protect against UVA rays. Look for broad-spectrum sunscreens that contain Parsol 1789, zinc...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Tanning Tips: Should We All Run From the Sun? | 8/1/2006 | See Source »

...equipment is one pillow (craftily placed), one board (stuck on plenty tight), one uniform (sweatproof), and guts (to face 200 kids a day). The pay is a base scale of $1.00 an hour. The hours are short. The job, for eight Harvard men, is that of impersonating Santa Claus...

Author: By Jack Spratte, | Title: Harvard Men Work as Santas in Local Stores | 12/14/1948 | See Source »

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