6.10.2010

UV Skinz Review & Giveaway

If you've been reading my blog for a while now then you know how important sun protection is to me. If you're a new reader then I will quickly fill you in. When I was just 36 weeks pregnant I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma. I didn't know exactly how bad it was at that time because I had to have surgery first but after all was said and done I ended up with stage 3a. Now, it could be worse of course, but there are only 4 stages to cancer. I was never a tanner, but I was also never an avid sunscreen user. I thought a tan was a "healthy" glow though, so I never prevented it from happening. It doesn't take much to get skin cancer so the best thing that you can do is protect yourself and your family.

Now that I have been through all that I have I make sure that I am extra careful with Elijah. We try to stay inside during the peak hours, I constantly use safe, all natural sunscreen (you need to be cautious about what kind of sunscreens you are using. Check out the Environmental Working Group (EWG) for safe sunscreens and information).

The one good thing (and I mean ONE, only!) about melanoma is that I have met a lot of wonderful people through online melanoma groups and social networking sites, one of those people happened to be the woman who started UV Skinz, Rhonda Sparks. 

Rhonda lost her 32 year old husband, Darren, to melanoma, just days after 9/11 in 2001. You can read Darren's story here on the UV Skinz website. Darren is survived by Rhonda and their 3 children. Rhonda made it her mission to raise awareness about the disease and get kids (and everyone!) covered everywhere. 

Rhonda was nice enough to send me a baby swim shirt, swim trunks, and a sun hat for myself to try out. I was really excited to get this stuff because I didn't have any swimwear with sun protection for Eli, and I have never had anything with sun protection for myself.  All UV Skinz clothing has UPF 50+ sun protection, that means they block 98% of the suns harmful UV rays. It's all day protection that doesn't wear off, and it's 100% safe unlike some of the mainstream sunscreens that are out there. UV Skinz + an all natural safe sunscreen from the EWG's top 10 list = bulletproof sun protection.

The first thing that I noticed when I received these items was how soft the swim shirt was. Elijah is sensitive to what he wears and you will frequently see him pulling on stuff that he doesn't find comfortable (such as shirts with heavy transfers that make the inside of the shirt stiff). Elijah was totally fine wearing the swim shirt and didn't try to pull it off at all! I especially love that there are no seams inside the shirt to dig into Eli, they are all flat locked on the outside.
The swim shorts have a built in swim diaper with elastic legs, so no need to put anything on underneath.
Since this is our first swim shirt and shorts with sun protection, I have nothing to compare it to, but for us it's now a tried and true brand. They also sell skinz for men and women, sun hats for children and adults, and some outdoor sun shade protection tents with a UPF!

Buy it: Visit UV Skinz to buy all sorts of great sun protection gear for your whole family

Win it: UV Skinz is generously giving one of our readers and UV Skinz item of their choice! Perhaps you'd like to try a swim shirt for your little one, or maybe a sun hat for yourself! Go look around and check out all the great stuff you can choose from!


Rules: You must complete the mandatory entry for your additional entries to be valid. Please leave one separate comment for each entry (ie: if you get 2 entries then leave 2 separate comments, it's easier on me when counting). Please make sure you leave your email address so I have a way to contact you if you win!

Mandatory Entry
 (must be completed for your additional entries to be valid)
Visit UV Skinz and tell me what you would choose if you won!

Additional Entries


❤ Follow this blog publicly via google friend connect (1 entry)
❤ Become a fan of UV Skinz on Facebook! (1 entry)
❤ Become a fan of The Hip (Single) Mama's Facebook page (formerly Le Petit Owlet) (1 entry)
❤ Follow on @uvskinz Twitter (1 entry) 
❤ Follow @lepetitowlet on Twitter (1 entry)
❤ Sign up for the UV Skinz monthly newsletter (1 entry) 
❤ Put my new button on your blog! (2 entries, leave a link)





❤ Follow The Cloth Diaper Revolution's blog and become a fan on Facebook (2 separate entries, leave 2 separate comments!)
❤ Tweet about the giveaway "Keep your kids covered with @uvskinz. Win a swim shirt, shorts, or hat @lepetitowlet! http://bit.ly/dakvif " (2 tweets per day)

Contest will end on June 17th, 2010 at 11:59pm CST. Winner will be chosen via random.org and
announced on or around June 18th, 2010
Good luck!



Disclaimer: I did not receive payment in any form for this review.
I did receive a sample of the product or service for testing and review purposes. This will in no way sway my opinion of the product or service.The review is in my own words and is my own opinion. Your results and opinion may differ.

Jessica

54 comments:

YogaMama said...

I'd pick the Ava Pink Tie-Dye for my daughter.


soapsbysonia at cogeco dot ca

YogaMama said...

FB fan of UVskinz

soapsbysonia at cogeco dot ca

YogaMama said...

FB fan of The Hip (Single) Mama on facebook.


soapsbysonia at cogeco dot ca

YogaMama said...

I follow UVSkinz on twitter. (soapsbysonia)

soapsbysonia at cogeco dot ca

YogaMama said...

I follow you on twitter. (soapsbysonia)

soapsbysonia at cogeco dot ca

YogaMama said...

I follow the CDR blog.

soapsbysonia at cogeco dot ca

YogaMama said...

FB fan of the CDR.


soapsbysonia at cogeco dot ca

YogaMama said...

http://twitter.com/SoapsbySonia/status/15889541865

soapsbysonia at cogeco dot ca

ashley said...

i think we'd go for the orange and hot pink top for edie :-)
ashley dot mccorkhill at gmail dot com

ashley said...

i like UV skins on facebook
ashley dot mccorkhill at gmail dot com

ashley said...

facebook fan of your new page
ashley meganck
ashley dot mccorkhill at gmail dot com

ashley said...

i follow UV skins on twitter (@ameganck)
ashley dot mccorkhill at gmail dot com

ashley said...

i follow you on twitter too
ashley dot mccorkhill at gmail dot com

ashley said...

we've got your new button! #1
http://www.edieq.com
ashley dot mccorkhill at gmail dot com

ashley said...

we've got your new button! #2
http://www.edieq.com
ashley dot mccorkhill at gmail dot com

ashley said...

i subscribed to UV skins newsletter (ameganck@hotmail.com)
ashley dot mccorkhill at gmail dot com

ashley said...

i follow the clot diaper revolution blog
ashley dot mccorkhill at gmail dot com

ashley said...

i follow the clot diaper revolution on facebook too!
ashley dot mccorkhill at gmail dot com

ashley said...

http://twitter.com/ameganck/statuses/15898324797
tweet! #1
ashley dot mccorkhill at gmail dot com

Annie Valentine said...

My two year old is the most sensitive to sun, so I would definitely get him the long sleeve Ethan - Navy swim shirt in a size 4.

valentinescarlet at yahoo dot com

Wynn P said...

I just got my kids hats in the mail two days ago. So I would get the Maui sun hat in cream for my self.

Annie Valentine said...

I am a "liker" of UV Skinz

valentinescarlet at yahoo dot com

Annie Valentine said...

I am of course a big time fan of The Hip (single) Mama!! on Facebook

valentinescarlet at yahoo dot com

Wynn P said...

I'm a fan the Cloth Diaper Revolution on Facebook

Annie Valentine said...

Following UVSkinz on Twitter

valentinescarlet at yahoo dot com

Wynn P said...

I fallow the Cloth Diaper Revolution's Blog
Przybycw@gmail.com

Annie Valentine said...

I follow you on Twitter!

valentinescarlet at yahoo dot com

Annie Valentine said...

http://twitter.com/Bamannieboo/statuses/15900209785

valentinescarlet at yahoo dot com

Tami said...

i would get some insect repellent, some dr. bronners baby wash, some body wash for myself and some deodorant because i have been wanting try some natural deodorants. their prices are awesome!
tamipearson at gmail dot com

Tami said...

im a gfc follower
tamipearson at gmail dot com

Tami said...

i follow the needs blog!
tamipearson at gmail dot com

Tami said...

i signed up for needs' newsletter!
tamipearson at gmail dot com

Tami said...

i subscribe to your emails 2
tamipearson at gmail dot com

Tami said...

im a gfc follower :)
tamipearson at gmail dot com

Tara said...

I'd choose the Cameron Sky Blue/White long slv shirt
taraz9 at excite dot com

Tara said...

follow via GFC
taraz9 at excite dot com

Tara said...

Follow @lepetitowlet on Twitter (curious_kitty)
taraz9 at excite dot com

Tara said...

Follow on @uvskinz Twitter (curious_kitty)
taraz9 at excite dot com

Tara said...

Follow The Cloth Diaper Revolution's blog
taraz9 at excite dot com

Tara said...

fan of The Cloth Diaper Revolution on Facebook
taraz9 at excite dot com

Tara said...

http://twitter.com/curious_kitty/status/15937588990
taraz9 at excite dot com

Riggslacey said...

I like you on FB!

Riggslacey said...

I love the swim shirts! I don't know how I would pick just one for my princess

Riggslacey said...

I follow the Revolution on fb!

YogaMama said...

http://twitter.com/SoapsbySonia/status/15944401673

soapsbysonia at cogeco dot ca

ashley said...

http://twitter.com/ameganck/statuses/15986094579
tweet! #1 for today
ashley dot mccorkhill at gmail dot com

YogaMama said...

http://twitter.com/SoapsbySonia/status/16004794585

soapsbysonia at cogeco dot ca

YogaMama said...

http://twitter.com/SoapsbySonia/status/16069598843

YogaMama said...

http://twitter.com/SoapsbySonia/status/16188330619

soapsbysonia at cogeco dot ca

YogaMama said...

http://twitter.com/SoapsbySonia/status/16232775790

soapsbysonia at cogeco dot ca

YogaMama said...

http://twitter.com/SoapsbySonia/status/16323973158

soapsbysonia at cogeco dot ca

YogaMama said...

http://twitter.com/SoapsbySonia/status/16346230435

soapsbysonia at cogeco dot ca

YogaMama said...

http://twitter.com/SoapsbySonia/status/16383536870

soapsbysonia at cogeco dot ca

YogaMama said...

http://twitter.com/SoapsbySonia/status/16404920111

soapsbysonia at cogeco dot ca

#navbar { height: 0px; visibility: hidden; display: none; }