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Sunscreen only works when applied correctly.
Choose sunscreen that offers these things:
Has an SPF of 30 or higher, is water resistant,
and provide broad-spectrum coverage, which means it
protects you from UVA and UVB rays.
Apply sunscreen generously before going outdoors.
It takes approximately 15 minutes for your skin to
absorb the sunscreen and protect you.
If you wait until you are in the sun to apply sunscreen,
your skin is unprotected and can burn.
Use enough sunscreen.
Most adults need at least one ounce of sunscreen to
fully cover all exposed areas of your body.
An ounce of sunscreen, is about the amount you can hold in your palm,
to cover your body properly.
Rub the sunscreen thoroughly into your skin.
Apply sunscreen to all bare skin.
Remember your neck, face, ears, tops of your feet and legs.
For hard-to-reach areas like your back,
ask someone to help you or use a spray sunscreen.
If you have thinning hair, either apply sunscreen to your scalp
or wear a wide‐brimmed hat.
To protect your lips, apply a lip balm with a SPF of at least 15.
You need to reapply sunscreen every two hours to remain protected,
or immediately after being in the water or excessively sweating.
People who get sunburned usually didn’t use enough sunscreen,
they didn’t reapply it after being in the sun, or used an expired product.
Your skin is exposed to the sun’s harmful UV rays every time you go outside,
even on cloudy days and in the winter.
So whether you are on vacation or taking a brisk fall walk in your neighborhood, remember to use sunscreen.
For more skin cancer prevention tips, see your dermatologist.
To find a dermatologist in your area, visit www.aad.org. �