Safe Sun Practices

• Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily with an SPF of at least 15. Apply the product liberally, uniformly and frequently.

• Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours when participating in outdoor activities, even on cloudy days.

• Avoid “peak” sunlight hours when the sun’s rays are the strongest, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

• Wear protective, tightly woven clothing, such as a long-sleeved shirt and pants.

• Wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses when outdoors.

• Stay in the shade whenever possible.

• Avoid reflective surfaces (water, sand, concrete, snow), which can reflect up to 85 percent of the sun’s damaging rays.

• No shadow… seek the shade! If your shadow is shorter than you are, you’re likely to sunburn.

• Avoid tanning beds.

• Examine your skin head to toe at least once every three months to check for signs of skin cancer.

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