Here are some tips to protect yourself from sunburn, skin cancer, and early skin aging:
• Wear broad spectrum sunscreen that is at least SPF 15 and water resistant.
• Reapply sunscreen often.
• Wear protective clothing, hats, and sunglasses.
• Limit your time in the sun.
Sun safety is always in season. It’s important to protect your skin from sun damage throughout the year, no matter the weather.
Why? Exposing your skin to the sun year-round means you are exposing it to ultraviolet radiation, which can cause sunburn, skin aging (such as skin spots, wrinkles, or “leathery skin”), eye damage, and skin cancer, the most common form of cancer in the U.S.
