Sunthings Charming
Lauren at Sunthings Charming has found a way to bring awareness to skin cancer and help promote skin protection. A former science teacher, Lauren uses UV detecting beads to make her beaded chains, Turner Tags, that can be attached to keys, strollers, diaper bags, or baby slings (out of reach of baby). These beads turn colors when exposed to UV light, alerting you to get out of the sun, apply sunscreen, or cover up exposed skin.
I personally think this is a great idea. You’d be surprised at how many UV rays come through even on overcast days. My middle son has Vitiligo (an autoimmune disease that destroys the pigment in his skin causing white patches that burn within a couple minutes of sun exposure.) Lauren not only ships the handmade beaded chain, but she also includes information from the Skin Cancer Foundation and a single, individual bead to test out your sunscreen. Coat the bead with your sunblock. If the bead changes color in UV light, then you need a stronger sunscreen.
You can completely customize your Turner Tag! Pick out the color beads and the charm you’d like and Lauren will make it up for you. Email Lauren through her contact information page and put ”free tag” in the subject line. She will pick the winning name a week after the review is posted. You can go ahead and place your order now and she’ll reimburse you if you’re the winner of the free tag. And just for Mamaslike readers, get 10% off your order by using coupon code “MamasLike” at check out.
What a great idea! My 3 month old got a nasty sunburn on her face yesterday and it was freezing outside! I am going to place an order right now! How long will it take to receive it?
Nice blog and great idea. Thanks for sharing!
What a wonderful idea. My mother and father are skin cancer survivors, this would be a wonderful Christmas Present. Thanks so much!
I ordered mine yesterday morning, and I just received my tag! Lauren lives in the same county as me, so she probably sent it out right after I ordered. It came out so beautiful, I am going back to order more! I am going to order the black ribbon ones to give the adults in my family for Christmas. Thanks Mamas for the great suggestion! I love this site!
What a great idea! I live in Florida and have family history of skin cancer. I’ll be ordering these for a couple of people this holiday season.
I ordered and they came so fast and are so beautiful too! Thank you!
This is a wonderful idea! I’ve never seen beads like this before. A great reminder to reapply the sunscreen!