| Newport,
RI - - July 8, 2010 - - New Z Blok sunscreen
is truly different in that its fragrance free
formula does not burn or sting the eyes if water
or perspiration causes it to migrate into the
eyes. This allows athletes to stay focused on
performing at their peak without needless, painful
distraction.
Z Blok was initially tested by the
Puma Ocean Racing Team in the grueling Volvo Around
the World Race, where sailors get pummeled with
waves at up to 35 miles per hour. According to
the Puma Team skipper Ken Read “The UV protection
is excellent. The entire crew believes in the
product and we certainly put sunscreen to a test
that few others can. Importantly we have experienced
no eye stinging or irritation - and we are wet
a lot!"
In addition to the benefit of eliminating
the stinging eye problem, Z Blok contains the
active ingredient Zinc Oxide that rubs in clear
(hence the Z Blok name). Zinc oxide is the only
active ingredient to provide “significant
protection” from both UVA and UVB rays according
to the EPA (see “The Burning Facts”
attachment).
These are a few facts that the general
public does not know about sunscreens in general
which are also addressed in the attachment from
the EPA:
1) SPF (sun protection factor) only
measures protection from UVB rays. It does not
measure protection from cancer causing UVA rays.
Zinc oxide is the only ingredient to provide extensive
protection from UVA rays.
2) SPF 15 blocks 93% of UVB rays,
SPF 30 blocks 97% and no SPF blocks 100% (see
the chart on page 3 of the enclosed EPA document).
Products claiming an SPF above 30 provide a false
reassurance to the consumer.
3) Zinc oxide is a physical element
as opposed to most other ingredients such as PABA,
which are chemically based. Physically based elements
are far less likely to cause an allergic skin
reaction according to the attached EPA document.
Z Blok is available on line
at Z Bloksun.com.
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