Protect Your Skin From the Sun
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Step 1
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Long-term exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can damage your skin. To protect it, stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the rays are at their strongest. And remember that clouds don’t block UV rays.
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Step 2
Seek shade when you’re outdoors.
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Step 3
Wear a hat, preferably with a 4-inch brim all around, to effectively cover your face, neck and ears.
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Step 4
Wear long sleeves and long pants, making sure they’re made of tightly woven fabrics.
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Step 5
Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 every day to help protect against incidental sun exposure; reapply it after swimming or sweating.
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Step 6
Keep in mind that a typical T-shirt has a lower SPF than the American Cancer Society recommends, so you’ll still need to apply sunscreen to areas the T-shirt covers.
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Step 7
Be aware that ultraviolet rays generally reflect off water, sand, snow and any light-colored surface, such as concrete; be diligent in applying sunscreen when you’re around these surfaces.
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Step 8
Remember that some ultraviolet radiation will penetrate water and windows, so you always need protection.
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Step 9
Avoid indoor sunlamps and tanning beds, since they can be more harmful to your skin than the sun.
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