Sunscreen: Common Questions & Answers for Your Promo Sunscreen

Sunscreen is a great swag item for summer promotions and events, but how do you know if you’re buying the right sunscreen to hand out as a promo item? We’re here to help! Check out some common questions and concerns about sun protection promotions to help you feel more confident about adding your logo to sunscreen.

QUESTION: How do I know the sunscreen I’m buying will actually protect against all UV rays? ANSWER: There are two types of UV rays: UVA and UVB. UVA rays can prematurely age skin and UVB rays can burn skin. To protect against both types of UV rays, look for a sunscreen promo that provides broad spectrum protection. WE RECOMMEND: Tropical SPF 30 Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Tottle with Carabiner

Broad Spectrum sunscreen protects against UVA & UVB rays

QUESTION: Our company is eco-conscious – what type of sunscreen promo will be best? ANSWER: Sunscreens made with natural, mineral zinc oxide are the way to go! Mineral zinc oxide is the only known active sun product ingredient known to be effective against the sun’s harmful rays, while being safe for coral reefs and other sea life. WE RECOMMEND: Mineral SPF 30 Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Bottle In addition to the zinc oxide, this sunscreen contains skin friendly ingredients such as beeswax and coconut oil. It has been tested to protect against UVA & UVB rays and is water resistant for up to 80 minutes.

Ingredient conscious companies choose natural mineral promo sunscreen

QUESTION: I would really like my logo on sunscreen because it’s a great summer promo product, but the application is too messy. What is a good solution? ANSWER: We’ve got you covered (without the mess)! We noticed a need in the promo industry for a good on-the-go sunscreen that was easy to apply AND highly effective. Thus, the Sun Stick was born! It is small enough to keep in pockets or bags, and the stick application is completely mess-free.  WE RECOMMEND: Unscented SPF 30 Broad Spectrum Sun Stick This stick applies smoothly and is residue free. It is made with natural ingredients including beeswax, vitamin E, cocoa butter & jojoba oil.

Sunscreen sticks are mess free ways to apply sunscreen

Email or call today and we will help you find the perfect sunscreen for your summer promotions.

sales@barefootswag.com 866-247-4320

www.barefootswag.com

How TIP of Portland/Vancouver Increases Awareness of Their Services

Sandra Lutz-Rodrigues, who runs our Portland, OR office has been volunteering with TIP since 2001 and when she began to tell me of all the organization and the volunteers do to help those facing unimaginable tragedies I was amazed and completely impressed with her selflessness and generosity in the volunteer hours she gives and all that the TIP Organization does.

We love learning more about our clients and how they use promotional products and we are really excited to have guest blogger June Vining, Executive Director of TIP Portland/Vancouver, Inc. sharing the amazing work that TIP does, the ways they serve the community and  how they have incorporated promo items into their organization.

“Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up.”  TIP Volunteers know that to be true.

Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) is a group of specially trained citizen volunteers who respond 24/7, 365 days a year to support citizens in crisis.  Volunteers are requested by emergency personnel to show up on-scene to provide immediate practical and emotional support to families, friends, by-standers – anyone who is effected by tragedy.

TIP of Portland/Vancouver has 160+ Volunteers, who responded to over 2,838 calls in 2016 – meaning that 15,554 people were not left alone on the worst day of their lives, the saddest day of their lives.

TIP is prideful about the emotional support that volunteers provide to clients, but TIP Staff is also prideful of their volunteers!  Some special ways that TIP Staff can say “thank you” to the volunteers who selflessly give over 40 hours a month is by giving small gifts and “swag” to those who serve the community.

Some of our favorites that we’ve given to volunteers, and handed out as giveaways at community events are the red and black sunglasses (we also partnered with a sponsor to promote their business and support of TIP – F.I.R.E. Restoration), the TIP canvas-type notebooks that we gave to all TIP Volunteers as a holiday gift – and most recently, the “TIP Fans.”

This summer, we placed an order for red collapsible fans that were quickly shipped to us.  They are pocket size and perfect for carrying around for hot weather – and they perfectly display our TIP logo.  We’ve been having fun with taking pictures of TIP supporters (aka TIP “FANS”) with the red TIP fans… and posting those pictures on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. #tipFANSareeverywhere.

Trauma Intervention Program is excited to celebrate our 25^th Anniversary next month – 25 years of “Citizens Helping Citizens in Crisis” in the Greater Portland Metro area… encompassing all of Multnomah, Clackamas and Clark Counties.  We are excited to partner with Barefoot Swag who help us brainstorm ideas to “promote” our mission, say thank you to the volunteers and creative “giveaways” at our Community Events.

www.tipnw.org

tipstaff@tipnw.org