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Sayonara, Sunburns! Apps For Staying Safe in the Summer Sun

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Spending some time in the Summer sun is a blast — until you start to burn. In honor of Don't Fry Day, the sun protection awareness day that takes place each Friday before Memorial Day, we've found a few apps to help keep your skin out of burn-and-peel territory. From local UV index forecasts to personalized product suggestions, these apps are sure to turn your beach days into smooth sailing. Hoping to avoid a postvacation sunburn nightmare? Download these apps to make smart sun protection a breeze.

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Coppertone MyUVAlert (Free)
Coppertone MyUVAlert (Free)
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From local UV index forecasts to smart sun protection tips, Coppertone MyUVAlert is a must have if you're regularly out in the sun. You can create a custom sunscreen reapplication reminder and receive personalized product recommendations, plus product coupons.

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EWG Sunscreen Buyer's Guide (Free)
EWG Sunscreen Buyer's Guide (Free)
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With so many SPF-labeled products on the shelves, it can be hard to decide which ones are best. Enter the EWG Sunscreen Buyer's Guide app from the Environmental Working Group. The app includes safety and effectiveness ratings for more than 1,800 products, and each item is rated according to health hazards, industry and government regulations, UVA and UVB protection, plus overall product stability. Translation: no more guesswork!

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UV Safe Timer (Free)
UV Safe Timer (Free)
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Along with a location-specific UV index that shifts according to the current weather conditions, the UV Safe Timer app also offers a custom profile feature that highlights your skin type, activities, and standard sun protection.

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gingirl gingirl 1 year
Just tried the Coppertone one, and though it sounds promising, it was telling me the wrong UV index for my area. I'm at a 9 right now, and it was telling me 0. Big difference, lol.
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