Mar. 22 - FDA recommends tips for choosing the correct sunscreen product. Cope with the hot summer and outdoor activities. Focus on reading labels. Choose the right one for your activities and time spent outdoors. To effectively prevent the dangers of the sun Thailand enters summer, a time when the weather is extremely hot and the sunshine is bright. It is also the school break period. Most parents often take their children to travel or do outdoor activities such as the sea, waterfalls, and zoos. Therefore, there is a chance that they will be harmed by ultraviolet (UV) rays that cause redness, burning, sunburn, or even skin cancer. can Pharmacist Wirachai Nalawachai, Deputy Secretary-General of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), expresses his concern for the general public, especially those who enjoy outdoor activities. You may be exposed to UV rays from the sun that are harmful to your skin. Therefore, people are advised to choose sunscreen products correctly. To prevent harm from UV rays by reading t he SPF and PA values specified on sunscreen product labels. SPF or Sun Protection Factor of sunscreen products It is a value that indicates the product's ability to prevent redness of the skin caused by exposure to UVB rays (UVB). General people who spend their daily lives not working outdoors. You can use sunscreen products with SPF15, but if you work outdoors or play outdoor sports, you should use products with SPF30 or higher. As for PA or Protection grade of UVA, it indicates the product's ability to prevent darkening of the skin caused by exposure to UVA rays (UVA) by looking at the "+" sign, which has a value from PA+ to PA++++, which It represents the efficiency level from lowest to highest. Deputy Secretary-General of the FDA further advised that Doing outdoor activities You should wear clothing that covers your body. Wear a wide-brimmed hat. Including wearing sunglasses because UV rays not only cause skin cancer but also cause cataracts. In the case of water activities or activities that require e xposure to water Choose sunscreen products that are waterproof. Look at the word Water Resistant on the product label. Therefore, before buying a sunscreen product every time, choose one that matches the purpose of use and read the instructions on the label strictly. Sunscreen should be used 15-30 minutes before going outdoors, except around the eyes and lips. It should be reapplied every 2 hours and should not be used in children under 6 months of age. Instead, avoid sunlight. If you use sunscreen and experience abnormal symptoms, stop using it. Rinse off with clean water. If symptoms do not improve, see a doctor immediately. -411 Source: Thai News Agency