The sun sends invisible UV rays to Earth. These rays can cause damage to your skin if you don’t protect against them.
The safest way to protect yourself from sun damage is to stay out of the sun. If possible, stay inside during the peak sun hours (from late morning until late afternoon). If you need to be outside, though, here are some tips for both adults and children on how to stay sun safe. Stay in the shade while outside.
Set up your picnic under a tree or in a shelter. Relax on the beach under a large umbrella.
Sunscreen contains ingredients that protect your skin from the sun’s damaging rays. It comes in lotion or spray-on forms. Sunscreen is rated by its sun protection factor (SPF). The higher the SPF number, the greater protection from sunburn the sunscreen has. And the longer it will last after application.
If you have sunscreen at home, check the expiration date before you use it. Don’t use it if it’s expired. Replace all sunscreen after 3 years.
