12 www.pgcitizen.ca | Wednesday, July 15, 2009 pglife Skin needs care under the hot summer sun Canadian Community Newspapers Assoc. Did you know that your skin has a "memory," as unprotected exposure to the sun's harmful UV rays throughout your life can have an irreversible negative effect on your skin and can lead to long term skin damage ­ even skin cancer? Dr. Lydia Evans, a consulting dermatologist to L'Oréal, provides her Top Five Suncare Tips to help safeguard your skin from the sun's harmful UV rays this summer: Amount required: 4 times more. ­ Most people do not apply enough sunscreen to ensure maximum sun protection. For an average-sized adult, a well-filled palm or 20 millilitre of sunscreen is sufficient for one complete all-over body application. This amount will vary for children. 30-minute rule ­ Sunscreen should be applied on dry skin 30-minutes before going outdoors to enable the active ingredients in the sunscreen to properly blend into your skin to provide maximum sun protection. It should be reapplied on dry skin every two hours or directly following any strenuous physical activity and/or swimming. Don't forget your face ­ The face is the most common area that skin cancer is detected, as it receives the most sun exposure. Remember to pay special attention to key areas on your face such as the nose, the eyelids, the ears, the hairline and the mouth's contour. And, use a sunscreen underneath your makeup that is specifically formulated for the sensitive skin of the face, with moisturizing and non-comedogenic properties. Cover-up and apply sunscreen under your clothes, too ­ Wear tightly woven, light coloured and breathable fabrics to ensure that the sun's harmful UVA rays cannot penetrate through them, as there are small gaps in between the weaves of most fabrics. During intense sun conditions it is a good idea to wear sunscreen underneath clothing for maximum protection. In addition, wear wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses that provide UV protection to protect the face and eyes from sun exposure. Educate your kids ­ Instilling the importance of proper sun care into your children at a young age is ideal so it becomes a habit through childhood to adulthood. One easyto-remember tip you can share with your child is the Shadow Rule. As the size of a person's shadow decreases during the day, the risk from UV rays increases - so your child should be aware of his/her shadow and its size when outdoors and when it starts to appear smaller then he/she needs to go indoors or play in the shade to avoid a sunburn. Another important tip from Dr. Evans is to ensure you read the label before purchasing sunscreen, as not all sunscreens are created equal. Look for the logo and stamp of approval from the Canadian Dermatology Association. When selecting a sunscreen, be sure to choose the right SPF (Sun Protection Factor) for your lifestyle. The SPF number, which can range from SPF 15 to SPF 60, represents a measurement of the amount of UVB protection provided by the product. The higher the SPF number the greater the protection. Generally a SPF of 60 is recommended for those who will be outdoors all day, or burn easily due to fair complexions coupled with red or blond hair. An SPF of 45 is ideal for those with skin that burns easily with limited exposure to sun or who will be outdoors for long periods of time. And, an SPF 30 is the ideal standard for all around, everyday sun protection. An SPF of 15 is only recommended for days you will spend mostly indoors such as going directly from the house to the office. By incorporating these easy-to-follow tips and advice into everyday life, you will help to safeguard your skin against the damaging effects of the sun's harmful UV rays to enjoy a healthier outdoor lifestyle. Alora Williamson and Kyle Guy prepared themselves for the hot sun by applying a No. 30 sunscreen before playing frisbee at Fort George Park. Citizen file photo Kennel club hosting dog show Citizen staff There's a canine contest at Salmon Valley Rockin's River Resort Friday to Sunday. The Prince George Kennel Club presents the All Breed Championship Dog Show where as many as 175 entries will be participating. There will be professional dog handlers at the show, as well as a dog psychic, and there are several participants coming from the United States. There are seven judges coming from as far away as Ontario and there are several categories, including herding breeds, non-sporting and sporting breed, terrier and toy breeds. There is also a junior handling category and a contest for best in show, reserve best in show, best puppy and others. Top driver At the B.C. Professional Truck Driving Championships held June 27 in Abbotsford, Prince George's Adam Besse finished second in the B-train category, which involves a tractor unit pulling two trailers. Besse, who works for Canadian Freightways Ltd. also earned the safety award at the event. The competition consisted of three sections, including a written test, which tests the drivers' general knowledge of the industry and equipment; a pre-trip inspection which approximates the drivers' regular vehicle inspection; and the actual driving competition, which simulates the everyday skills of manoeuvering, cornering and judging distance. To be eligible to compete, each driver must be free of preventable accidents for the 12 months prior to the championships. A preventable accident could include even a minor occurrence such as a broken tail light on a trailer. Besse won the provincial B-train category in 2003 and 2008. The Prince George Arby's restaurant will be collecting donations to benefit the local Big Brothers Big Sisters. The goal for the local restaurant is to raise $1,300 and the campaign will go until Aug. 16. During the Help US Help Kids campaign, the staff will ask customers to purchase a pinup for $1 and each one will be posted on the walls of the restaurant. Marj Brown talks with her Afghan, Handsome, before heading into the show ring at a dog show in Salmon Valley. Citizen file photo Evening in Pink goes Sept. 19 Bernice Trick Citizen staff This year's Evening of Pink will focus on a positive future in health care for residents in northern B.C. The fifth annual dinner and dance Sept. 19 is designed to raise funds to equip an operating room to train future physicians earning medical degrees in the Northern Medical Program. Monica Peacock, event organizer said, "although we can't raise enough money to fully equip an operating room, we can raise enough to purchase lights and live video camera equipment to link a UNBC lecture room and a hospital training room. "This will allow for more training to those new professionals who will better serve the people of the North," said Peacock who would like to raise in excess of $50,000 for the purchases through the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation. "The equipment will be the start to set up an operating room at the hospital for the BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North we'll be receiving in 2012." Tickets to the Evening of Pink at the Civic Centre are $65 and available now by calling Peacock at 250-552-4114 or 250-596-7465, or e-mail eveningofpink@gmail.com. Music is by country artist Rick Stavely. Each table is named for a dragon boat such as the Northbreast Passage boat owned by the Prince George group of breast cancer survivors. The $6,500-door prize is an air trip for two anywhere in North America by Uniglobe Sunburst Travel and Ken Goss of Re/Max. Guest speaker is CTV news anchor Pamela Martin. Party moved Citizen staff The Grand Slam Party will be held at Prince George Citizen Field after the first game Friday at the World Baseball Challenge. The event was originally scheduled for CN Centre. The Grand Slam Party will now take place in the beer gardens located at Citizen Field. Ticket refunds are available at point of purchase locations, including the CN Centre box office, Studio 2880, and by phone at 250-614-9100 or at www.ticketmaster.ca. The first game features Germany playing the Prince George Axemen. Arby's seeks donations TODAY'S JACKPOT 32 11148979