UV Skinz Review and Giveaway
Since we travel often into tropical climates, I take UV protection very seriously. It didn’t take me long to realize that it is often quite difficult and time consuming to put sunscreen on a toddler and preschooler every time they want to go outside, so now I am a big fan of UV protective clothing.
UV Skinz make sun protective swimshirts that look cool and have a UPF rating of 50+, blocking out over 98% of the sun’s harmful rays.
Sunscreen can be tricky to use, since you have to reapply and make sure you don’t miss a spot; plus some sun screens contain harmful chemicals, and those with sensitive skin might have a reaction.
UV Skinz actually don’t contain any chemicals, but achieve UV protection by the tight weave of the fabric.
Wearing UV protective clothing helps protect people of all ages from sunburns, sun damage that causes premature aging of the skin, and skin cancer.
In comparing UV Skinz to another brand of UV protective clothing I have used, I found the fabric of UV Skinz to be much softer and more breathable for the skin. UV Skinz are truly high-quality garments.
They are comfortable and practical; there is even a silk-screened patch on the inside neck area with a space to write your name so you don’t lose your UV Skinz!
The colors are stylish and also very saturated. In our other UV protective clothing, you can see bits of white in between the ribs of the fabric when it is stretched. UV Skinz are smooth and don’t have ribs because the weave is very tight, and the colors are the same no matter how the fabric is pulled.
Each top comes with a cool silicone bracelet. Deeds’s 24 month sized shirt came with a cute itty bitty one that glows in the dark!
In summary, UV Skinz are awesome, stylish, well-made, good for your health, and available in size 6-12 months all the way up to 4XL adult! So you really don’t have an excuse not to get one!
Through the end of June, use discount code 09SUMMER15 to get 15% off anything you buy at http://www.uvskinz.com!
That reminds me, my entire family is equipped with UV Skinz, except for me! I need to get on board!
UV Skinz is generously giving away one clothing item to a Mom Most Traveled reader! If you win, you get to pick your prize from http://www.uvskinz.com!
1.) To enter to win, UV Skinz and leave a comment here with the exact color/style and size you would like to win!
Please don’t just comment with “Enter me” or “Sounds great”. That totally annoys me. Those entries are not eligible to win.
One winner will be chosen at random.
This giveaway is open to those with a US mailing address.
2.) Email subscribers get an extra entry for as long as their subscription is active.
Already a subscriber? Leave me a separate comment on this post to let me know you’re interested in this giveaway.
Want to subscribe? Just click here: Subscribe to Mom Most Traveled by Email (Only verified subscriptions are entered for all the giveaways.)
3.) One extra entry for every social bookmarking site you submit this post to (examples: Digg, StumbleUpon, posting on Facebook). Leave a comment for each with your user name.
4.) Twitter about this giveaway (include a link to this page, @UVSkinz and @MomMostTraveled ) and comment here with your Twitter name.
This contest will close June 30, 2009, 11:59 CST.
*Contest closed and winner announced!*
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19 June 2009, 1:22 am
I’d love to win the Casey LS Skinz in Sky Blue/Navy, size 6, for my daughter who adores both being outside and the color blue! Thanks for the chance to win!
19 June 2009, 1:29 am
Voted for you in the BlogLuxe awards. There were 248 votes before mine.
19 June 2009, 1:30 am
Also voted for Katydid and Kid in the category “Swiffer Cleanest Blog” with 279 votes before mine.
19 June 2009, 1:54 am
I would choose the Cheryl - Long-Sleeve - Black Full-Zip in 2XL
19 June 2009, 3:57 am
I would love the Cheryl White Long Sleeve Full Zip, size small. THanks!
19 June 2009, 3:57 am
I’m a subscriber. THanks!
19 June 2009, 3:59 am
Voted… you were at 250.
19 June 2009, 4:00 am
Voted Katydid and kid. She was at 283
19 June 2009, 11:48 am
I would want the Cheryl - Long-Sleeve - White Full-Zip (ladies Medium) because I golf in the hot sun and could use the protection for myself.
19 June 2009, 12:09 pm
LOVE the Cheryl - Long-Sleeve - Sky Blue Full-Zip in Small!
19 June 2009, 12:10 pm
I’m a subscriber!
19 June 2009, 12:10 pm
I already receive the UV Skinz newsletter!
19 June 2009, 12:13 pm
i want the Taylor Blue Tie-Dye in size 6
19 June 2009, 12:13 pm
subscriber
19 June 2009, 12:14 pm
subscribed to uvskinz newsletter
19 June 2009, 12:19 pm
I voted for you (251)
19 June 2009, 12:19 pm
I voted for Katydid and Kid (284)
19 June 2009, 12:20 pm
I’m an email subscriber.
19 June 2009, 12:21 pm
I subscribed to the UV Skinz newsletter
19 June 2009, 2:46 pm
Oooo, I would love to have a medium Sarah - Long-Sleeve - Blue/White Aloha women’s shirt. I love it…and the name.
19 June 2009, 2:48 pm
I’m an email subscriber…
19 June 2009, 3:15 pm
I love the celia pink shirt.
19 June 2009, 3:15 pm
I subscribe to u.
19 June 2009, 3:15 pm
I subscribe to uv skinz newsletter.
19 June 2009, 3:16 pm
I follow on twitter and tweeted.
http://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/2239214613
19 June 2009, 3:37 pm
I’d want to win Jen - 3/4 Sleeve V-Neck - Sky Blue size small! Why should the kids always get the cool stuff!
19 June 2009, 3:37 pm
I subscribe
19 June 2009, 4:45 pm
I would love an extra large Darren Long Sleeve - Black for my son who starts football this year. He will need the extra protection he is the fairest skinned of all of us.
19 June 2009, 4:45 pm
I am a google reader subscriber
19 June 2009, 5:41 pm
I would love the Corey “layered look” (long sleeve) in kids size 3 for my son!!! Very nice!
19 June 2009, 5:42 pm
Im a subscriber, and lovin’ it:)
19 June 2009, 5:43 pm
I subsribed to there (UV) newsletter!!!!!!!!
19 June 2009, 6:03 pm
michael
nautical navy
large
19 June 2009, 6:03 pm
subscribe
19 June 2009, 6:35 pm
I’d love to win either the Ladies Teal/Brown ‘Aloha’ shirt, or the Kids Brown/teal ‘Aloha’ combo for my Grandson
I’m so much more “UV - concious” than when I was younger, and I always wear SPF now, it’s like an obsession!!!
1955nursehjc4me@myway.com
19 June 2009, 6:35 pm
I subscribe to your blog
1955nursehjc4me@myway.com
19 June 2009, 6:43 pm
I voted for YOU! Count was 254 before I voted….
1955nursehjc4me@myway.com
19 June 2009, 6:44 pm
Voted 4 ‘Katydid & Kid’, count was 287 b4 I voted
1955nursehjc4me@myway.com
19 June 2009, 6:48 pm
Forgot to put the sizes in my entry —- Ladies XXL, or Toddler 2. Thanks! And I also signed up for ‘UVskinns’
newletter.
1955nursehjc4me@myway.com
19 June 2009, 8:52 pm
I would love to win the Sheila - 3/4 Sleeve V-Neck - Black size XL since I have Lupus and I’m m not supposed to be in the sun, but love to swim.
19 June 2009, 8:52 pm
I happily subscribe to your blog via e-mail.
prpldy at comcast.net
19 June 2009, 8:54 pm
I get the UV Skinz newsletter.
19 June 2009, 9:37 pm
I would love the Cruiser Hat in Sand Color. My husband can never find a good hat and this one looks like it would be perfect.
19 June 2009, 9:40 pm
I signed up for their newsletter
Michelles last blog post..Camping At Mountain Park Campground
19 June 2009, 10:31 pm
I would love a Women’s - Board Shorts - Black in size medium.
19 June 2009, 10:32 pm
I’m an email subscriber.
19 June 2009, 10:33 pm
I follow on twitter and tweeted @susanlanai.
19 June 2009, 10:34 pm
I posted on Facebook.
19 June 2009, 10:35 pm
I signed up for the UV Skinz email newsletter.
19 June 2009, 10:36 pm
I voted for you!
Mom Most Traveled
257 votes
19 June 2009, 10:36 pm
I voted.
Katydid and Kid
289 votes
20 June 2009, 1:53 am
baby hot pink/orange 12-24month
20 June 2009, 1:53 am
subscriber
20 June 2009, 3:34 am
Voted. You were at 262 before my vote.
20 June 2009, 3:35 am
Voted for Katydid and Kid. She was at 293 before my vote.
20 June 2009, 4:33 am
I’d love the Green Aloha Collection, probably size 2, for my daughter, thanks!
20 June 2009, 4:34 am
I subscribe via email, thanks!
20 June 2009, 4:34 am
I am on UVSkinz newsletter list at mike and jillw at yahoo dot com, thanks
20 June 2009, 4:35 am
tweet, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/2249027583
20 June 2009, 4:37 am
voted-263, thanks!
20 June 2009, 5:23 am
I just love the long sleeve Skargyle. I would get it in size 2 for my daughter.
21 June 2009, 2:43 am
Cheryl - Long-Sleeve
Sky Blue Full-Zip sz1x i think
21 June 2009, 2:49 am
I would love to win. I like the Flutter - S - Butterflies in a 8 for my daughter.
tatertot374@sbcglobal.net
21 June 2009, 3:27 am
I voted & you were at 275 before my vote.
21 June 2009, 3:27 am
I voted for Katydid and Kid. She was at 305 before my vote.
21 June 2009, 4:39 am
Gerri - Light Pink -X-Large
skyskyaa11(at)gmail.com
21 June 2009, 4:44 am
Subscribed!
skyskyaa11(at)gmail.com
21 June 2009, 11:17 am
I would choose the Rachel shirt in White in Medium. Thanks for the chance.
21 June 2009, 11:19 am
i like the Lindsay - Long-Sleeve - Hot Pink/White in a large
21 June 2009, 11:20 am
I voted. I think it’s 276? Good luck!
21 June 2009, 6:47 pm
I need to keep the sun off my face I like the Cruiser Hat in Cream size Medium.
21 June 2009, 9:03 pm
I would love the Cheryl - Long-Sleeve - Black Full-Zip
21 June 2009, 9:04 pm
I subscribe
21 June 2009, 9:57 pm
Skargyle
Skulls/Pink
12-24 months
these clothes are wonderful! my four year old brother lives in his, and im sure my daughter will too.
21 June 2009, 11:44 pm
I like the Cheryl - Long-Sleeve - Black Full-Zip in XL.
21 June 2009, 11:46 pm
I get their newsletter.
22 June 2009, 3:20 am
6/21 vote…I voted for you and you were at 282 before my vote.
22 June 2009, 3:21 am
6/21 vote: Voted for Kaydid. She was at 310 votes before I added mine.
22 June 2009, 6:34 am
would get this in size 6: Sky Blue
Boys Board Shorts
autumn398 @ yahoo.com
22 June 2009, 3:18 pm
I would love the Rachael in hot pink!
22 June 2009, 3:36 pm
I would love the Caleb in orange long sleeve in a 14. Thanks for the chance!
22 June 2009, 3:37 pm
I am a subscriber. Thanks!
22 June 2009, 3:37 pm
I signed up for the UVSkinnz newsletter. Thanks!
22 June 2009, 3:39 pm
I tweeted at https://twitter.com/justicecw/status/2280289296
22 June 2009, 3:41 pm
Voted for you…was 285 before I voted. Thanks!
22 June 2009, 3:43 pm
Voted for Katydid - was 314 before I voted. Thanks!
22 June 2009, 5:39 pm
I’d get the Devin-Navy for my 5 year old! Thanks!
22 June 2009, 5:40 pm
Subscriber!
22 June 2009, 9:17 pm
Celia soft pink in 12-24months
22 June 2009, 10:45 pm
The Light Pink Gerry is cool!! Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net
23 June 2009, 2:54 am
I voted today!
Mom Most Traveled
298 votes
23 June 2009, 3:53 am
I voted for you. Before my vote, you were at 300.
23 June 2009, 3:54 am
I voted for Katydid and Kid today and she was at 334 votes before I added mine.
23 June 2009, 3:59 am
I would get the Olivia (pink and orange) in size 12-24 months. Thanks!
23 June 2009, 3:23 pm
6/23 entry!
23 June 2009, 3:25 pm
6/23 I voted for MMT
305 votes
23 June 2009, 3:26 pm
6/23 I voted for Kaydid and kid
339 votes
23 June 2009, 9:50 pm
Voted for Katydid and Kid who was at 348 votes before mine.
23 June 2009, 9:54 pm
I voted for you and you were at 318 before my vote.
23 June 2009, 10:57 pm
The men’s Michael Nautical Navy in medium would be great
23 June 2009, 11:06 pm
I like the Renee in women’s, Hot pink, size 2XL. Thanks!
23 June 2009, 11:09 pm
I’m an email subscriber!
23 June 2009, 11:11 pm
I twittered!!
23 June 2009, 11:12 pm
I’m an email subscriber for UV Skinz!
23 June 2009, 11:20 pm
I voted for Katydid and Kid!!
23 June 2009, 11:23 pm
I just left a comment about voting for Katydid and Kid, and the vote number was 350.
23 June 2009, 11:24 pm
I just voted for you, and the vote number was 320!
24 June 2009, 12:09 am
SO COOL!! Love the Cameron - Sky Blue/White in 12-24 months!
24 June 2009, 12:10 am
oh and I’m an email subscriber (faithfully!)
24 June 2009, 12:11 am
posted on twitter - username tabrhodes
24 June 2009, 12:14 am
also posted to my facebook - tabitha rhodes … hoping maybe someone will get us this for his 1st birthday!!
24 June 2009, 12:52 am
I’m a wake boarder and I would be thrilled to win the Cheryl - Long-Sleeve - Black Full-Zip in size small
24 June 2009, 12:52 am
I subscribe to the UVSkinz Newsletter
24 June 2009, 12:53 am
I subscribed to your email
24 June 2009, 12:56 am
I follow UVSkinz on twitter and tweeted about the giveaway https://twitter.com/Jessilyn82/status/2303249810
24 June 2009, 12:59 am
I voted at BlogLuxe, the number was 323
24 June 2009, 12:59 am
Also voted for Katydid and Kid
24 June 2009, 5:25 am
and on the wishlist of our blog … http://www.babyrhodes.net
24 June 2009, 5:29 am
posted to our blog wish list - http://www.babyrhodes.net
24 June 2009, 5:29 am
I am now a subscriber to the UV Skinz email list
24 June 2009, 5:30 am
added to our blog - under “wish list” … baby has 1 year bday coming … hoping maybe we’ll get one
24 June 2009, 5:32 am
Voted on BlogLuxe … before vote was 327 (I think - is 328 now) …
24 June 2009, 4:01 pm
6/24 entry
24 June 2009, 4:01 pm
I voted MMT
337 votes
24 June 2009, 4:46 pm
I voted for Katydid
vote count: 367
24 June 2009, 6:15 pm
6/24 vote. You were at 341 before my vote.
24 June 2009, 6:17 pm
6/24 vote for Katydid and Kid. She was at 370 votes before I added mine.
24 June 2009, 8:26 pm
I voted today:
Mom Most Traveled
343 votes
24 June 2009, 8:31 pm
I voted.
Katydid and Kid
372 votes
24 June 2009, 11:18 pm
I like the green short sleeve aloha shirt in size 2.
25 June 2009, 2:43 pm
Cheryl - Long-Sleeve Sky Blue Full-Zip in size XL!
25 June 2009, 2:48 pm
Subscribe to blog by email.
25 June 2009, 2:48 pm
Voted for Katydid - count was 382
25 June 2009, 2:49 pm
Voted for you - 353 before I did!
25 June 2009, 3:24 pm
6/25 entry
25 June 2009, 5:24 pm
6/25 voted for you. You were at 355 before my vote.
25 June 2009, 5:26 pm
6/25 Voted for Katydid & Kid who was at 385 before my vote.
25 June 2009, 7:02 pm
Sharky - S - Shark Camo/Navy in kids large - nice!
25 June 2009, 9:29 pm
I voted today: Mom Most Traveled, 359 votes.
25 June 2009, 9:30 pm
I voted today: Katydid and Kid, 389 votes.
26 June 2009, 4:03 pm
I like the women’s Renee in hot pink, size small.
26 June 2009, 5:16 pm
I would like to win the Allison - Sky Blue/Navy - Aloha Print in XL. Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com
26 June 2009, 5:21 pm
I subscribe to the UVSkinz newsletter. Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com
27 June 2009, 2:01 am
I voted today, Mom Most Traveled, 353 votes.
27 June 2009, 2:03 am
I voted today: Katydid and Kid, 390 votes.
27 June 2009, 3:54 am
6/26 voted for Katydid and Kid who was at 391 before my vote.
27 June 2009, 3:56 am
6/26 voted for you and you were at 354 before my vote.
27 June 2009, 4:58 am
6/26 entry!
27 June 2009, 6:04 pm
I’d get the Avery - Sky Blue Aloha size 12.
27 June 2009, 6:29 pm
my computer is old so i cant see pictures,my diver is broke.but the swim shirts sounds terrific for my 14 month old grandson,he looks good in blue or yellow or white.he gets sunburned in the shade so these would be a blesing.he wears a size 3-4 t.thank you
27 June 2009, 6:32 pm
my almost 15 month old would lood great in your swim shirt.he gets burns so easy.i like the last lady can only see the text but anyting in whiite or yellow would be a god send,size 4 t would be perfect.thank you 18 alleghany road havelock nc 28532
27 June 2009, 6:35 pm
the shy blue aloha swim shirt would be perfect for alden lee.he is my grandson who gets burns n the shade.he is 15 months almost but his mom said he wears 3-4 t,these are so great i didnt know this product was out there!!
27 June 2009, 6:50 pm
Mollie - Pink Tie-Dye size 12 would be perfect for my grand daughter.
28 June 2009, 3:37 am
I voted for you and you were at 364 votes.
28 June 2009, 3:38 am
I voted for Katydid and Kid who was at 406 votes before mine.
28 June 2009, 9:50 pm
I’d like to win the Mollie Pink Tie-Dye size 6.
29 June 2009, 2:34 am
6/28 voted for you and you were at 374 before my vote.
29 June 2009, 2:35 am
6/28 vote for Katydid and Kid who was at 424 votes before mine.
29 June 2009, 3:59 am
id love the Adam - Army Green in large
29 June 2009, 4:00 am
subscriber
29 June 2009, 4:02 am
https://twitter.com/klp1965/status/2382819149
29 June 2009, 5:23 pm
S/S Popsicle in a 4! Thanks
29 June 2009, 5:31 pm
Blue tie dye
29 June 2009, 8:35 pm
I’d love to win the Cheryl Long Sleeve- White- Full Zip in size Medium Women’s. Thanks!
29 June 2009, 8:48 pm
I would pick the Cheryl - Long-Sleeve - Black Full-Zip in 2XL.
29 June 2009, 9:46 pm
I’d pick the Baby Board Shorts - Hot Pink in size 12-24 months.
30 June 2009, 3:01 am
Women’s - Board Shorts - Black in size medium.
30 June 2009, 3:52 am
6/29 voted for you and you were at 406 votes prior to mine.
30 June 2009, 3:53 am
6/29 voted for Katydid and Kid who was at 449 votes before mine.
30 June 2009, 4:19 am
Koi-M - Long Sleeve - B&W Koi Print in large
30 June 2009, 5:06 am
I like the Emily - Brown/Teal - Aloha Print in XL.
nhmummab@comcast.net
30 June 2009, 5:08 am
Linsday - Long-Sleeve - Black/White in Large
30 June 2009, 5:09 am
I’m signed up for the UV Skinz email newsletter
30 June 2009, 2:21 pm
I like the Sharky S - Shark Camo/Navy in children’s medium. Thanks.
30 June 2009, 2:22 pm
I am a subscriber.
30 June 2009, 2:22 pm
I subscribed to the UV Skinz e-mail list.
30 June 2009, 2:34 pm
Seth Blue Tie-Dye12-24M
30 June 2009, 3:19 pm
6/30 entry!
30 June 2009, 3:21 pm
6/30 entry! I voted for MMT 416 votes
30 June 2009, 3:22 pm
6/30 entry! I voted for Katydid and Kid 458 votes
30 June 2009, 5:03 pm
I’d like the Olivia - UV Long Sleeves Hot Pink/Orange shirt, size 12-24 months
30 June 2009, 5:03 pm
subscriber
30 June 2009, 5:05 pm
posted on Facebook:
ktanjatk tk
30 June 2009, 5:07 pm
tweeted:
http://twitter.com/ktanjatk/status/2406326776
30 June 2009, 5:08 pm
Signed up for the UV Skinz email newsletter
30 June 2009, 5:11 pm
VOTED for Mom Most Traveled!
#418
30 June 2009, 5:12 pm
voted for Katydid and Kid
#460
30 June 2009, 9:11 pm
I voted: Mom Most Traveled at 422 votes!
30 June 2009, 9:12 pm
I voted: Katydid and Kid at 466 votes.
30 June 2009, 9:19 pm
I’d like Devin Navy kids short sleeve
01 July 2009, 12:32 am
I would choose the Baby Bloomers Sharky Shorts — 12/24 mos
HobartsMama at Aol.com
01 July 2009, 12:33 am
I subscribed to the UV Skinz Newsletter
HobartsMama at Aol.com
01 July 2009, 12:44 am
im a subscriber
01 July 2009, 1:47 am
I like the Jen 3/4 Sleeve V-Neck Sky Blue in large.
Thanks
01 July 2009, 3:42 am
Tweet: http://twitter.com/MamandeEDS/statuses/2414897407
01 July 2009, 3:45 am
6/30 vote for Katydid and Kid who was at 468 votes before mine.
01 July 2009, 3:48 am
6/30 voted for you. You were at 428 votes before mine.
01 July 2009, 3:53 am
I stumbled (user name ‘trebucher’).
01 July 2009, 3:55 am
I signed up for the UV Skinz email newsletter.
01 July 2009, 4:23 am
I’d like to get the Aaron shirt in XL for my husband. I like Feather Gray, but it’s not available in his size, so Sandy Brown is my second choice.
01 July 2009, 4:50 am
I’d get the baby bloomers in light pink 12-24 months.
01 July 2009, 4:54 am
I love the Sharky - L Shark Camo/Navy
01 July 2009, 12:07 pm
Mollie Pink Tie-Dye Short Sleeve Shirt Size 12
01 July 2009, 12:47 pm
Email subscriber
05 January 2010, 10:54 am
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