Quarantine tanning #quarantinetanning is becoming a favorite pastime for many. Make sure to do it responsibly with Sola.
Android version of Sola
Some news I wanted to share – started building an Android version of the Sola Sun UV Calculator and Timer. Meanwhile, if you own an iPhone, make sure to download my app if you want to manage your suntan experience and avoid sunburns.
UPDATE 6/1/2023: Unfortunately, I haven’t had enough time to invest in the Android version. In talks about potentially outsourcing the development for the other platform
Get Sola Sun UV Calculator / Timer for $.99
Get Sola Sun UV Calculator / Timer for $.99 before the price increases in the upcoming season.
Sola is the app that takes the guesswork out of understanding how much sun exposure you are getting, whether you want to minimize UV intake from sunlight, or optimize sunburn-free tanning time.
The site is back up
Turns out the certificate expired a few days ago and I missed the reminder. Sorry for the inconvenience, visitor!
Free Upgrade of Sola through July 5th
To celebrate the US Independence Day, Sola’s in-app purchase to upgrade is now $0. Ends July 5th.
WikiHow on Getting a Sun Tan Without Sunburns
The first part of this article on WikiHow describes how to get a tan without sunburns. It makes very good points, especially building your tan slowly, which cannot be overemphasized.
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-a-Good-Tan-Without-Getting-Sunburned
Sunscreen report from EWG
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to protecting human health and the environment.
Check out their report on sunscreens: https://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/report/8-little-known-facts-about-sunscreens/
FDA sunscreen regulations
FDA is considering a new rule for sunscreens: Sunscreen Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use , recognizing only two ingredients as safe and effective – zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, and warning against PABA and trolamine salicylate as no longer safe.
More information at FDA website: https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm631736.htm
Target release – May 1, 2019
Things are looking good in terms of bug fixes and enhancements, targeting May 1st, 2019, as a release date in App Store. Stay tuned.
UPDATE: Things always go to plan, right? Well, there’s been some delay, but hopefully not too long. Stay tuned!