As a kid, we used to sit on the beach all day long with barely a drop of sunscreen on. Our parents had no idea about the harmful effects of the sun and the potential for skin cancer. We burned and blistered and only just now are starting to see consequences. My close friend had a melanoma removed from her arm three years ago. She no longer goes out in the sun uncovered, despite living in sunny Florida.
Rhonda Sparks lost her husband to melanoma in 2005. He was only 32 years old. He left behind 3 beautiful boys that Rhonda vows to keep sun-safe. Rhonda founded UVSkinz and devotes her time to raising awareness about the danger of the sun and helping to “get kids covered!” all over the nation.
UVSkinz produces swimshirts and focuses on providing the highest quality and hippest designs so that kids literally want to “Live in our Skinz”.
Celebrity mom (and Desperate Housewife) Marcia Cross swears by them saying:
“I love these skins!! My daughters have not been out in the sun without them. They can swim and play without me worrying about sun damage. I plan on using them for years to come.”
Rhonda sent me two shirts for my boys and I really cannot wait for the weather to warm up so they can wear them. The UVSkinz shirts provide 50+ UV sun protection and come in sizes ranging from babies to adults.
I love them because they cover most of their little bodies without having to slather on sunscreen all day long. (especially given the recent concern over the dangers of some chemicals in sunscreen.)
The shirt features are:
- a larger neck hole, for easy on, easy off
- name tag on the inside collar
- raglan cut sleeves for maximum range of motion
- unique micro fiber blend for quick drying (so kids can wear them all day)
- comfort fit, which is less restrictive than traditional rash guard shirts
- Each shirt comes with a silicon bracelet for your child that says “Live in my skinz”
You can also get sun hats, skirts, and boardshorts to help protect your little ones from the sun.
Skin cancer is 100% preventable if caught early! Protecting your skin during the first 18 years of life can reduce the risk of some types of skin cancer by up to 78%.
If you buy one piece of clothing this summer, please make it a UVSkinz shirt for your kids and for yourself. You can also win one here! I have one UV Skinz item to give away to one lucky reader.
Please leave a comment below telling me which shirt you like best and you will be entered in this contest. The winner will be chosen at random on Saturday, April 4th at 10pm EST. This contest is open to US addresses only.
Cover up and stay safe!
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(I like the Popsicle one.)
I’m paranoid about sun exposure now. I lost my dad 5 months ago today to melanoma. His was discovered internally, which we didn’t even know was a possibility. It eventually spread to his brain.
I heard the other day that sunscreen is not enough, that we need to cover up. So these sound like a great idea.
My wife is as much of an expert at this subject as I can find…I am excited to show her this post! Thanks!
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Ooo, I want one for the girls. Scary stuff that sun can do.
Jamie
I have three wonderful little girls that would look great in these shirts! They are stylish and fun…love the butterfly ones,and willhave to add them to our summer attire!
Wow all of them are quite nice. For me, I would like any of the zip up long sleeve skinz! Thanks for the contest!
I like the Kristin Sky Blue
Heaven knows I need some skin protection from all that tanning bed garbage I did in high school!
I love this idea!! I grew up burning and blistering and now I bathe my kids in sunscreen but I do worry about the chemicals in. Now if I could just get my kids to wear these!!
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i have uv shirts for my kids but i have been wanting a flattering one for myself. i like the sarah light blue/aloha one.
My son would wear the Taylor Blue Tie-dye Skinz. I had my 2nd melanoma removed about 2 months ago–scary stuff! Yes, I was the no sunscreen generation that went to highschool going to the tanning beds everyday…now I’m staying on top of it!
I need to get these for my kiddos
Sometimes sunscreen just isn’t enough 
………gotta take care of those babies!
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What a great idea! I’d love the Carly Blue/Purple long-sleeved shirt for our 2-year-old daughter. The blue would really bring out her sparkling blue eyes and I would feel better knowing her skin was protected from the Arizona rays this summer.
It’s wonderful that UV Skinz offers clothing options for adults too. I’m definitely going to bookmark the site.
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That’s awesome that there’s shirts like this! LOVE this idea, especially as skin protection is really important to me (I have a fair amount of moles).
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as for me well i think there all realy neet and i would love to have any one for my girl
My mom had melanoma a few years ago. She is fine now but it really put skin care on the top of my priority list. Thanks for sharing this product. (I like the blue “Lindsey”)
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I would love to have one for my daughter, she would look great in the “casey”. Thanks for the great product info!
my mom has had a melanoma removed along with a lymph node close to it and since then i have been a sun screen addict. i would choose one of the plain white shirts for my husband or one of the navy ones for my little boy that wiggles so much it is hard to get him covered in sun screen!
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I have Lupus, so I have to be careful about my sun exposure. These shirts are great.
I like the aloha short sleeve womens shirt in XL.
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I love this shirt: Lindsay
Long-Sleeve
Sky Blue/White
enter me
I would love to choose the Sarah – Long-Sleeve – Black/White Aloha shirt. This is actually for my daughter who is going to be waterskiing for the first time this summer. In the past she has watched while my husband and I and our son and whomever else is on the boat waterski, and for some reason she just didn’t want to try or learn. Out of the blue she announced that she couldn’t wait to try it so I thought this would be nice to surprise her with and give her a chance to start off on the right foot with some cool and protective gear! Thank you so much for the opportunity to enter and I sent out some Twitter love for you too about your giveaway!
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The “Allison Sky Blue/Navy Aloha Print” top would be great for running.
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Just took up long distance bike riding and hate to use sunscreen. The Women’s Emily Brown/Teal Aloha Print would be perfect.
The Emily brown and teal is my fave!
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I like the Jen 3/4 length sleeve for women
Darren – Long Sleeve – Navy
My favorite shirt is Taylor – Blue Tie-Dye. Thanks.
I like the Ladies Kelly in Hot Pink shirt.
I LOVE this idea…but with 5 small kids, it could get pretty expensive! I guess no cost is too much to prevent any skin damage. I, of course, love the kids long sleeve Brooke shirt in the brown and pink. Very stylish. I don’t think my fashionista daughters would have any problem wearing it with some cool bottoms! Great website.
love the men’s Darren – Long Sleeve – Navy in large
Taylor
Blue Tie-Dye for my little boy
Sarah – Long-Sleeve – Blue/White Aloha
would be like wearing
the islands
without having to go-ah
all the way across the sea
PLUS it’d protect my skin
and be good for me!
these would be great for my grandchildren
chloe hot pink.
My daughter and I are both very fair-skinned; these shirts are a great idea. She’d like the Mollie Pink Tie-Dyed shirt.
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I like the Ava – Pink Tie-Dye. My baby is only 10 months old and with the summer coming, I want to protect that sweet skin.
I love the Jen 3/4 Sleeve V-Neck Regatta for me! My kids have UV swim clothes but I don’t!
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I like the Kristin – Sky Blue
I like the Taylor Blue Tie Dye
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I like the Cameron – Sky Blue/White from the Baby Skinz section.
Sarah
Long-Sleeve
Black/White Aloha
sarawins@hotmail.com
I like the Rachel White. This would be great for my trip to the beach.
We will be spending a lot of time at the lake this summer. I like the Taylor Blue Tie-dye Skinz.
I like the Emma-Light Pink.
I have had basel cells removed twice so I am very careful.
I like the Mollie Pink Tie-Dye.
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I love the Olivia in Hot Pink/Orange. I have a redhead, so sun protection is priority.
I like the Jaden in red/ navy. I am glad they have sizes for the big kids. Many times they get left out
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