With the summer months just around the corner as well as spring break for many, I think it's important to highlight the many important facts about how to protect your skin from sun damage and premature aging.
1. sunscreen has an expiration date. Check it.
2. You must reapply after you swim, even if it says it's waterproof. It begins to lose effectiveness after 40 minutes in the water.
3. More expensive does NOT mean better quality.
4. Use anytime you will be in the sun for more than 20 minutes or overcast days.
5. SPF does not increase protection proportionately with a higher number. Most doctors say the best sunscreen is 30 SPF which protects against 97% of harmful rays.
6. Cream or lotion is better protection than an oil, aerosol, or gel.
7. Choose a 'broad -spectrum" sunscreen that protects against both UVB & UVA rays.
8. If you have fair skin or burn easily use a higher SPF.
9. Use the amount the size of a shot glass (for adults).
10. Stay out of the sun between 10 am and 4pm when the harshest rays are most prevalent.
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