Sunscreen:Select a sunscreen that blocks enough UV rays to adequately protect your skin type. It is recommended to use sunscreen every day. Daily use of sun protection can significantly reduce the potential health risks associated with exposure to UV rays and can help prevent long term damage.
Wear a broad spectrum sunscreen for effective sun protection:Sun protection includes the application of proper SPF Broad Spectrum sunscreen or sun block (shielding both UVA and UVB rays), wearing protective clothing, and UVA/UVB lens filter sunglasses.
Avoid Sun Exposure During Peak Hours:Avoid sun exposure during the peak hours between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., as this is the time the sun does the most damage to your skin. You can cut down on the overall exposure received by spending intermittent periods of time in the shade.
Doubling your sun protection factor, does not necessarily double you sun protection:With regards to SPF number, 15 provides about a 94 % shield from the sun's UVB rays. To double the SPF doesn't double your protection. In fact, an SPF of 30 only increases your shield to approximately 97 %. From there, higher SPF's provide only tiny percentile increases in protection, but you do start to build on the number of ingredients which can possibly irritate your skin.
Use extra caution with children in the sun:Teach children about the importance of sun protection. 80% of all sun damage to the skin occurs before the age of 18 and can have disasterous affects later in life.
The only "safe" tan is a fake tan:Since the change in skin color we call a tan, is actually a reflection of sun damage, there really is no safely acquired tan...unless you use sunless tanning lotions.
UVB and UVA rays:UVB rays are the burning rays and are stronger during the summer months. The UVA rays that cause long term damage to the skin are prevalent year round.
Beware of Intense Sun Exposure While On Vacation:The sun´s rays are more intense in tropical and semi-tropical locations because exposure becomes more direct as you get closer to the equator. Intensity is also increased in higher elevations where the atmosphere is thinner. Extra sunscreen for skin and eye protection is necessary in both cases. Choose a higher SPF in these geographical locations.

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