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Avoiding sunburn? There’s an app for that


On Jul 06, 2010

Magda’s skin is exactly what beauty nightmares are made of. Yes, we’re referring to the leather-face old lady from There’s Something About Mary. From those wrinkles to the most likely malignant spots of skin cancer, Magda’s skin is something we wish upon no one.

The affects of the sun can be quite brutal; it’s obvious. Then again, you could avoid eventually looking like a deflated football by simply slathering on some sunscreen. And downloading Coppertone’s new "MyUV Alert" app for your iPhone or iPod Touch might help when figuring out how much sunscreen to rub on your epidermis. Don’t worry; it’s free and pretty easy to use.

Relying on GPS, the app retrieves "daily UV Index advisories informing you how strong the UV rays are in your region." Then the Personalized Suncare Profile matches your needs (skin type, the day’s activities, etc.) to recommend the best sun care options.” And for those of us who are prone to forgetfulness, there are little alarms Coppertone has dubbed “Suncare Reminders.”

If you’re willing to spend a few bucks to keep your skin looking fresh though, there are other sun care apps for the iPhone. For a mere 99 cents Sun Alert digs up "the near-real time data of the UV radiation for your location and calculates how much time you can safely spend in the sun.” Or you could go with Sunblock, which pretty much does the same thing, plus factors in your skin type and environment modifiers for $1.99.

So before you head off to the beach, lounge around the pool, or just stroll around the block remember: Magda.

 

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