Summer is here and so is the sun. 

It is important to make sure you are protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays.

How sunscreen should be applied:

• Follow directions and shake the bottle before using.
• Thoroughly rub sunscreen over skin to make sure the coverage is even.
• Make sure all skin is covered (including neck, ears, and lips)
• For people with thin or thinning hair, apply sunscreen to scalp.

How much should be applied:

• Sunscreen should be applied liberally and evenly to all exposed areas before sun or water exposure.

When to apply sunscreen:

• Before doing any outside activities – not just the pool (for picnics, walks, hiking, riding in a car, etc.)

How often it should be applied:

• Reapply sunscreen often, especially after swimming, perspiring, and toweling off.

Strength of sunscreen that is best:

• Apply a sunscreen with SPF of 15 or higher whenever outdoors.
• As we age, our skin becomes more delicate and prone to damage. For mature skin try an SPF of 30 or higher.