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Last month, we discussed the importance of recognizing the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses and to know what to do to alleviate the potentially dangerous symptoms. is month we will be discuss how and when to use sunscreen. PROTECT YOUR SKIN: Dermatologist Dr. Asha Patel Shah says applying sunscreen regularly is a behavioral pattern you must build, not unlike brushing your teeth. Dr. Shah goes on to say, "You have to look at it like a long-term marathon. If you want to keep your teeth, you have to brush them. If you want to protect your skin the way it is, you have to protect it." e purpose of sunscreen is to help prevent skin cancer and photodamage by protecting yourself against ultraviolet radiation. "Photodamage" is aging, discoloration, sunspots, and ne lines. Sunscreen is really needed by everyone. Exposure to the sun will damage human skin regardless of your skin type or skin tone. Sun protection factor (SPF) measures sunscreen's eectiveness against sunburn caused by the sun's UVB rays. SPF is becoming popular with face moisturizers and lip balms, making it easier to incorporate into your routine. Sunscreen should be used every day year-round, even on cloudy days. Read the Label: is is the place to nd information on when, how, and how oen to apply and reapply sunscreen. e SPF determines how much longer it takes for the sun's UVB rays to cause sunburn when using the product as directed versus without the product. SPF 30 or higher will provide the best protection against the sun's UVB rays. Broad Spectrum Protection: is will protect you from UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays can cause skin damage, like sunspots, wrinkling, and aging. UVB rays can cause sunburn and play a key role in developing skin cancer. Water Resistant: is means it lasts longer in the water or if you are sweating. Remember: 15 – 2 – 80 15 minutes: Apply sunscreen 15 minutes before going into the sun. Liberally apply sunscreen to every part of your body that is exposed to the sun. Generally, apply seven teaspoons, or about the size of a golf ball, at a minimum. Primary places for burns are the upper lip, nose, top of the ears, scalp, or back of the neck. 2 hours: Reapply every two hours. 80 minutes: If you have been swimming or sweating, reapply every 40 to 80 minutes based on the label instructions. If you are using a towel to dry o, reapply immediately. Spray vs. Lotion: Sprays are convenient and feel lightweight and are just as good as a lotion. Since people apply these products dierently, results may vary. To spray, hold the nozzle four to six inches from your skin and apply until your skin glistens. en, rub it in. To apply to your face, spray the sunscreen into your palm and then rub it in. Did you know? When sunscreen rubs on white, or leaves a white cast, it is due to the mineral UV lters. Chemical lters, however, do not rub on white. Mineral lters reect and absorb UV rays. On the other hand, chemical lters turn UV rays into non-damaging wavelengths of light and heat. Both are eective and a matter of preference. As an added safety reminder … Unsafe driving is a common concern and theme brought up by residents. Here are a few reminders to help keep our community safe. • 25 miles per hour is the maximum speed limit on roadways within our residential districts. • 30 miles per hour is the maximum on Four Seasons Circle. • 15 miles per hour is the maximum in alleyways. Remember, parking in alleyways is prohibited. We need to maintain access for emergency response vehicles. • Stop at all designated STOP signs. For our pedestrians: While walking, be mindful of vehicle trac on the streets and stay on the sidewalks whenever possible. If you need to walk in the street, always walk facing the opposing trac, and if you are in a group, walk single le. Remember, "If you see something, say something." Monthly CPR Sunday classes are not currently being scheduled. However, you may arrange to schedule a CPR class for your club or committee by calling, texting, or emailing A J Reilly to set up a class at (951) 522-9975 or reilly58@me.com. As a reminder, the Safety Committee meets on the rst Tuesday of the month at 10 am in the RCN Conference Room. We encourage you to attend the meeting should you have any concerns or if you would simply like an update on our ongoing safety projects. ~ Frank Hilberg, hilberg frank@gmail.com 30 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JULY 2025 Safety Committee SAFETY 4 "ALL" SEASONS

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