Sun Safety 101

Check out this article from the American Cancer Society website on sun safety tips. With record high temps this summer, we could all use a good reminder on the importance of skin care!

Sun Safety 101
Tips to Help Minimize Your Risk of Skin Cancer
The good weather's finally here, and we're all eager to get out in the sun and fresh air. Spending time outdoors is part of a healthy, active life. But whether you enjoy tennis, hiking, gardening, or running, take some precautions when you're out in the sun.
More than 1 million skin cancers are diagnosed each year in the United States. That's more than cancers of the prostate, breast, lung, colon, uterus, ovaries, and pancreas combined.
Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. Much of this exposure comes from the sun, but some may come from manmade sources, such as tanning beds.

Are you sun-safe every day? Check your knowledge with this Q&A.
What's Your Sun Safety IQ?
What are the two most common (and painful!) sunscreen mistakes?
Using too little and waiting too long to reapply. To be sun-safe, use a palmful of sunscreen and reapply at least every 2 hours, and even more often if you are swimming or sweating.
If I'm wearing sunscreen, I can stay in the sun as long as I want. True or false?

Bone up on your sun-safety know-how by reviewing our tips at www.cancer.org/sunsafety. Follow these practical steps -- they provide the best protection when used together.

Check out the link for Sun Safety 101 for more to this article, and other links about skin care!