The Sun and Your Skin : 10 Essential Tips for Summer Skincare | by Kendra Clark
steps to protect your skin and find skin cancer early :
• Seek shade when appropriate , remembering that the sun ’ s rays are strongest between 10 a . m . and 2 p . m . If your shadow is shorter than you are , seek shade .
• Dress to protect yourself from the sun by wearing a lightweight longsleeved shirt , pants , a wide-brimmed hat , and sunglasses , when possible .
• Use extra caution near water and sand , as they reflect the sun ’ s damaging rays , which can increase your chance of sunburn .
• Get Vitamin D safely through a healthy diet that may include vitamin supplements .
• Avoid tanning beds . Ultraviolet light from the sun and tanning beds can cause skin cancer and wrinkling . If you want to look tan , you may wish to use a self-tanning product , but continue to use sunscreen with it .
How Much Sunscreen Should I Use , and How Often Should I Apply It ?
• Most people only apply 25-50 % of the recommended amount of sunscreen .
• Apply enough sunscreen to cover all skin that clothing will not cover . Most adults need about 1 ounce , or enough to fill a shot glass , to fully cover their body .
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