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Spending time outside is a great way to be physically active, reduce stress, and get\u00a0vitamin D.<\/a>\u00a0You can work and play outside without raising your skin cancer risk by protecting your skin from the sun.<\/p>\n

Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light.\u00a0UV rays<\/a>\u00a0are an invisible kind of radiation that comes from the sun, tanning beds, and sunlamps. UV rays can damage skin cells.<\/p>\n

Protection from UV rays is important all year, not just during the summer. UV rays can reach you on cloudy and cool days, and they reflect off of surfaces like water, cement, sand, and snow. In the continental United States, UV rays tend to be strongest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daylight saving time (9 a.m. to 3 p.m. standard time).<\/p>\n

The\u00a0UV Index<\/a>\u00a0forecasts the strength of UV rays each day. If the UV index is 3 or higher in your area, protect your skin from too much exposure to the sun.<\/p>\n

How to Protect Your Skin from the Sun<\/h2>\n

<\/a>Shade<\/h3>\n

You can reduce your risk of sun damage and skin cancer by staying in the shade under an umbrella, tree, or other shelter. Your best bet to protect your skin is to use sunscreen or wear protective clothing when you\u2019re outside\u2014even when you\u2019re in the shade.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Clothing<\/h3>\n

When possible, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants and skirts, which can provide protection from UV rays. If wearing this type of clothing isn\u2019t practical, try to wear a T-shirt or a beach cover-up. Clothes made from tightly woven fabric offer the best protection. A wet T-shirt offers much less UV protection than a dry one, and darker colors may offer more protection than lighter colors. Some clothing is certified under international standards as offering UV protection.<\/p>\n

Hat<\/h3>\n

For the most protection, wear a hat that has a brim all the way around that shades your face, ears, and the back of your neck. A tightly woven fabric, such as canvas, works best to protect your skin from UV rays. Avoid straw hats with holes that let sunlight through. A darker hat may offer more UV protection.<\/p>\n

If you wear a baseball cap, you should also protect your ears and the back of your neck by wearing clothing that covers those areas, using sunscreen, or staying in the shade.<\/p>\n

Sunglasses<\/h3>\n

Sunglasses protect your eyes from UV rays and reduce the risk of cataracts. They also protect the tender skin around your eyes from sun exposure.<\/p>\n

Sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays offer the best protection. Most sunglasses sold in the United States, regardless of cost, meet this standard. Wrap-around sunglasses work best because they block UV rays from sneaking in from the side.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cSunscreen isn\u2019t an all-protective force field. It is intended to be combined with other sun-safety approaches.\u201d Get\u00a0The Truth About Sunscreen<\/a>\u00a0in this blog post.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/a>Sunscreen<\/h3>\n

Put on broad spectrum\u00a0sunscreen<\/a>\u00a0that filters out both UVA and UVB rays and has an SPF of 15 or higher before you go outside. Don\u2019t forget to put a thick layer on all exposed skin. Get help for hard-to-reach places like your back. And remember, sunscreen works best when combined with other options.<\/p>\n

Sunscreen is not recommended for babies who are 6 months old or younger. The\u00a0U.S. Food and Drug Administration<\/a>\u00a0recommends keeping infants out of the sun during midday and using protective clothing if they have to be in the sun.<\/p>\n

SPF.<\/strong>\u00a0Sunscreens are assigned a\u00a0sun protection factor<\/em>\u00a0(SPF), which is a number that rates how well they filter out UV rays. Higher numbers indicate more protection. You should use a broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF of 15 or higher.<\/p>\n

Reapplication.<\/strong>\u00a0Sunscreen wears off. Put it on again if you stay out in the sun for more than 2 hours and after swimming, sweating, or toweling off.<\/p>\n

Expiration date.<\/strong>\u00a0Check the sunscreen\u2019s expiration date. Sunscreen without an expiration date has a shelf life of no more than 3 years. Its shelf life is shorter if it has been exposed to high temperatures.<\/p>\n

Sun Safety Tips for Schools<\/h2>\n

Recess and other outdoor activities during the day can put students at risk if their skin isn\u2019t protected from too much exposure to the sun. Teachers and school administrators can take steps to protect students from getting skin cancer later in life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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