Shade and Skin Protection

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Though sun-screen and clothing are great ways to protect yourself from the sun's harmful rays, they can often lead to feeling hot and sticky. A great alternative to these methods is to sit underneath UV-proof shade, much like Skyspan Structures.  Skyspan Umbrellas traces its origins to Australia, where shade structures and wind rated umbrellas are a common occurrence.  With the leading rates of skin cancer in the world, Australians know the importance of taking a break from the sun.  Other countries with high rates of skin cancer include South Africa and Israel, both of which commonly use shade structures to get relief from UV rays.  As the awareness of skin cancer in the United States grows, so too does the need for shade.  Already many states require a minimum area of shade for playgrounds, daycares, and other public facilities.

In order to learn more about Skin Protection and UV-Proof Shade please utilize the following informative links.

http://www.sunprotection.net/sunshades.html

http://www.epa.gov/sunwise/doc/cdc_shade_planning.pdf

http://www.sunprotection.net/umbrellas.html