To help prevent the harmful effects of the sun on skin with Sunsure
hold the lens to the eye as if it were a magnifying glass and look
at the skin in direct sunlight. As soon as you see a reddening of
the skin through the lens it is time to take protective measures as
maximum sun exposure has been reached.
FAQ
How will Sunsure help me tan faster?
By protecting skin that has reached maximum UV exposure you can
help prevent burning, skin damage and the subsequent peeling so
your tan will build up more quickly.
How often should I check?
There are many different skin types and each person will react differently
to sun exposure; for best results you should check every 15 minutes.
What will I see when I look through the filter?
You should always check skin in direct sunlight as shade and artificial
light will change the colours you see through the lens. When the
skin has reached maximum exposure you will see a distinct reddening
of the affected area through the lens.
Can I stay in the sun once my skin shows red through the filter?
Yes but you should take precautions. Once maximum exposure has been
reached the safest way to protect yourself from burning is to shield
the affected part of your skin from any further exposure that day.
You can do this by getting out of the sun, (the most effective method!)
using clothing or hats to cover the affected skin, or applying a
very high factor cream of SPF20 or above (remember sun protection
creams need to be applied 15-30 minutes before they become effective
as it takes time for the filters in the lotion to react with the
skin before they are able to absorb and reflect the UV radiation).
How red is red?
If you check your skin when you begin to sunbath you will see it
has a reddish tint through the lens. On reaching maximum exposure
you will see a distinct change through the lens as the affected
area shows deeper red. Depending on the angle of the sun to the
skin surface, some parts of the body will receive more UV radiation
than others - the nose and forehead for example. You will see when
these areas are in danger, as through the lens, they will be distinctly
red compared to the rest of the face. Ask a friend or a partner
to check areas that you cannot see yourself.
Does sun cream affect the filter?
Sunsure is NOT a replacement for sun cream and sun protection is
highly recommended at all times. Application of sun cream will not
change the affect of the filter - depending on the factor of the
cream it may prolong the length of time before maximum exposure
is reached. However once your skin shows red through the filter
even if you are wearing sun cream you need to take further action
to protect the affected area.
Note
To clean the lens use gentle soap, warm water and a non-scratch
cloth. Do not use lens cleaning fluids.
If your Sunsure lens is scratched or damaged it's time to replace
it!
