Tip #1 Use Sun Block With A SPF Of 30 Or Higher
SPF 30 provides protection for most of the day. For example if you get sun burn in 10 minutes, SPF 30 will protect you for 300 minutes. If you use SP 15, you will be protected from the sun for 150 minutes.
Tip #2 Use Sunblock That Offer Broad Spectrum Protection
The sun has both UVA and UVB rays. Broad spectrum sunscreen offers protection from both of these types of rays. UVA rays are present when there is no sun. This ray can lead to skin cancer. UVB is present when there is sun. UVB may cause sun burn and skin cancer if your skin is not covered with sunblock.
Tip #3 Be Sure To Reapply Sun Block Early And Often
Sunscreen is broken down by water. This even happens to waterproof sunblock. Frequently apply sunblock at least one time per hour if you are near or in water. Use the sunscreen daily.
Tip #4 Apply Sunscreen in the shade.
UVA rays are still touching your skin even thought their is no sunlight.
Tip #5 Oxybenzone should not be in your sunscreen.
Oxybenzone is a toxic sunscreen that soaks into the skin which might be a contributing factor to skin cancer. Instead look for sunscreen that contains Zinc Oxide or Titanium Oxide.
Tip #6 New Sun Screen Should Be Purchased Yearly
Many sunblock do not provide the same level of defense after a year of time. The sunblock loses the amount of sun defense that they once could give.
Tip #7 Get Some Rest At Noon
The proper time to get out of the sun is 12:00PM. The rays from the sun are the much stronger during the 12:00PM to 3:00PM time period.
Tip #8 Sun Glasses, Hats and Tight Shirts Are Needed For Extra Protection
Wear UV sunglasses to protect your eyes, hat to protect your scalp and tight shirt to protect your body from the sun.
Tip #9 Be Extra Careful When Going To The Beach
Sand and water reflect sunlight more intensely. Sunblock needs to be reapplied more often than usual when going to the beach. Sunlight intensity also increases at higher altitudes.
Tip #10 Water Should Be Consumed Frequently
Drinking water frequently improves sun protection and keeps your skin from drying out.
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