How can I best protect my skin in direct sunlight?Updated 8 months ago

Spending time in the sun increases a person’s risk of skin cancer and premature skin aging - 90% of skin cancers are due to UV radiation. When spending more than 30 minutes outdoors and in the summer months in order to reduce these risks, we recommend that you regularly use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF value of 30 or higher in combination with protective measures such as:

• Limiting sun exposure time by seeking shade, especially between the hours of 11 AM and 3 PM when the sun’s rays are most intense.
• Wearing tightly woven clothing to cover skin exposed to the sun (long-sleeved shirts, pants, sunglasses, broad-brimmed hats) when possible. Look for a UPF rating the same as you would an SPF rating.
• Using a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating.
• Reapplying sunscreen, even if it is labeled as water-resistant, at least every 2 hours. (Water-resistant sunscreens should be reapplied more often after swimming or sweating, according to the directions on the label.) Keep children well covered, including a hat, t-shirt and sunglasses.
• Avoid getting sunscreen in your eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse them thoroughly. Avoid contact with clothes.

Please be aware that no sunscreens are “waterproof” because all sunscreens eventually wash off. We do not recommend "Once Daily" application sunscreens.