When it comes to sun danger the goal is prevention, an aim the makers of the UV Hawk take seriously. This device accurately tests the UV index and shows you how much protection you need to safely enjoy the outdoors.

View a PDF of the article: Spasearch Magazine – Essential Accessories – Spring & Summer, 2007

What’s the UV index?

Keep track and stay safe when the sun is the strongest.
The Environmental Protection Agency and the National Weather Service developed the UV index as a measure of the amount of the sun’s UV radiation reaching the earth’s surface on a given day. The readings range from 1 to 11+; the higher the number, the stronger the rays and the faster your skin will burn. To check the UV index anywhere in the continental U.S., go to epa.gov/sunwise1/uvindex.html. You can also buy a UV monitor, like the UV Hawk ($30; q3i.com), bottom right. Clip it to your beach blanket–not only will it give you a UV rating, but it sounds an alarm when you’re in danger of sun overexposure. A lower-tech option, the UV Intensity Meter & Lens Tester card ($5; scientificsonline.com), top right, gives you a UV reading when exposed to sunlight and can be used to test the UV-blocking ability of your sunglasses.

View a PDF of the article: Shape Magazine – Healthy Skin Guide – May 2007

The sun’s rays, particularly UVA, are so omnipresent that it’s smart to protect yourself even while you’re driving or sitting at your desk, since UVA rays can penetrate through glass. In fact, the Skin Cancer Foundation reports that drivers tend to have rougher, more-pigmented skin on their left side. Luckily, window films, which come in different tints and block out more than 99 percent of ultraviolet rays without compromising visibility, can be applied to your car and home windows. Do it yourself with just a few household tools, or have a professional coat your windows for you. Log on to www.skincancer.org for a complete list of resources. You can also control how much UV exposure you’re getting with UV Hawk, $29.95, a small, handheld device that lets you know what the UV levels are at any given time. Or try out SunCheck UV Monitors, $4.99, for a pack of 18; these tiny stickers that you affix to your skin turn blue when you’ve had enough sun.

View a PDF of this article: Ladies’ Home Journal – DRIVEN TO PROTECTION – May, 2007

We owe a lot to the sun- pretty much all life depends on it. And now, what do we do, in our infinite scientific wisdom? We hide from it, worried about cancers, radiation, burns, and getting sweaty.

At least, some of us do. If you are one of “us”, the albinic of complexion, the redheads, those who just prefer to stay indoors- then you might want to take matters into your own hands. As the slogan says, “Why guess…. when you can test?”… and the UV Hawk allows you to test the intensity of sunlight and can alert you when those big bad ultraviolet rays get to be too much. [Full Story]

Source: TrulyObscure.com – Alas, The Poor Sun – September 8, 2006

When spending time out in the sun, it’s hard to judge how intense the rays are, especially when traveling.  The UV HAWK is intended to solve that problem.  The electronic gadget measures the intensity of ultraviolet light and indicates the level of protection you need.

View a PDF of the article: Virginia Business Options – High tech protection from the sun – August, 2006