Each year people are diagnosed with melanoma, a serious skin cancer, because they have spent too much time in the sun without proper sun protection. Here are some sunscreen tips for every member of your family. Fortunately it is possible to reduce, or possibly eliminate, any chance of getting skin cancer by using a broad-spectrum sunscreen any time you plan to be out in the sun.[ad]
Here are some actions you can take to reduce your risks of skin cancer:
* The sun’s peak ultraviolet (UV) strength is from 10 AM to 4 PM. If at all possible, avoid non-protected exposure during these hours.
* If you must go out during these peak hours, wear a light-weight, long-sleeved shirt, sunglasses, and a wide-brim hat to help protect your skin.
* Put on sunscreen at least 20 minutes before going outside. The most effective sunscreens have an SPF rating of 30 or more. If you plan to remain outside, reapply sunscreen every two hours.
* Pay attention to your skin. Check the pigmentation as well as the size and shape of any visible moles. Note any changes on a piece of paper, and then contact your doctor if you are concerned about them.
* Make sure that everyone in your family, as well as friends and co-workers, are aware of the need for sunscreen every time they go outside.
Mothers generally want to do what’s best for their babies, so they are rightfully concerned about their delicate skin. Pediatricians recommend that babies less than six months old be kept in light-weight long-sleeved shirts and pants if they have to go out in the sun. If you must apply sunscreen, do so only to their faces and the backs of their hands. Hats and baby sunglasses will protect their eyesight.
Older children and teens also need proper sun protection to keep from being sunburned. In fact, everyone in your family, no matter their age, should wear sunscreen whenever they plan to be outside for more than 30 minutes.
What should you look for when purchasing sunscreen? Choose one that provides both UVA and UVB protection. Match the sunscreen to the activity. If you’re going to be swimming, use one that is waterproof or water-resistant. The higher the sun protection factor (SPF), the more you’ll be protected. Find and use only those sunscreens that carry the Skin Cancer Foundation’s seal of approval.
You can protect your family from the ravages of time by ensuring that each person puts on sunscreen before heading out the door, especially in the summer. While they won’t provide 100% protection – only zinc products can do that – the higher the SPF number, the better protected they’ll be. Remember to reapply often and follow these sunscreen tips for your entire family.
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Sunblocks can also reduce the incidence of skin cancer by preventing UV to harm your skin.””
you can reduce the risk of skin cancer buy using sunblocks if you are going to get prolonged exposure to the sun ~*’
if you want to avoid getting skin cancer, sun protection is a necessitiy*’;
skin cancer is rarer than colon cancer but just as deadly*:,
i always use sun protection because i am afraid to get skin cancer*`-
some topical vitamins like B5 also provides Sun protection, -~.
skin cancer is preventable, just use sunblock and also take lots of anti-oxidants.:-
skin cancer is usually caused by UV exposure, therefore, it really makes sense to always use those UV block creams when going o`~*
well, skin cancer incidence would be increasing because of the hole on the ozone layer ;’,