Sun Facts

Top 5 tips for sun protection IN ADDITION to sunscreen:

Check the UV Index. The UV Index provides important information to help you plan your outdoor activities in ways that prevent sun overexposure Usually from 10a – 4p the UV Index is at its strongest.

Wear clothing to shield your skin Hats, shirts, and cover-ups shield your skin from the sun ’ s UV rays, and ultimately helping to reduce the burn risk factor.

Sunglasses are essential, not just a fashion accessory. Sunglasses protect your eyes from UV radiation

Plan your time outdoors around the sun ' s strongest rays Go outdoors in the early morning or later afternoon when the sun is lower in the sky. Find shade or make some Picnic under a tree or take a canopy to the beach.

A few blistering sunburns in childhood can double a person ’ s lifetime chances of developing serious forms of skin cancer.

Young children’s skin is especially sensitive to chemical allergens, as well as, the suns UV rays

More people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the US than all other cancers combined.

One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by 70 years old

On average, a person ’ s risk for melanoma doubles if he or she has had more than five sunburns.

Regular daily use of an SPF 15 or higher sunscreen reduces the risk of developing melanoma by 50%

Not all sunscreens are created equal.

Infants under 6 months old should be kept out of direct sun as much as possible because their skin is not yet protected by melanin.

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