Take Action!
Take simple steps to prevent skin cancer.
Stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
The sun’s rays are the strongest from mid-morning to late afternoon. Try to stay out of the sun during these hours.
Use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher.
Use sunscreen with both UVA and UVB protection. To get the most protection:
- Wear sunscreen even on cloudy days. UV rays can still harm your skin through the clouds.
- Plan ahead – put sunscreen on 30 minutes before you go outside.
- Be sure to use enough sunscreen (a handful). Don’t forget to apply it to your lips, ears, hands, feet, and back of the neck.
- If you wear very light clothing, put sunscreen on under your clothes.
- Put on more sunscreen every few hours and after you swim or sweat.
