APPLYING

If you’re inside for most of the day and not spending a ton of time outdoors, applying SPF 15 or higher will do the trick. However, if you devote frequent time outdoors, you should have SPF 30 or higher to protect your skin. Fun fact: SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor. This means if you use SPF 30 correctly, it will take 30 times longer to burn your skin than if you use no sunscreen!

Reapply sunscreen every two hours at least. If you go swimming or start sweating, reapply sunscreen immediately after! Water-resistant sunscreen is essential if you plan to be in the water!

When you anticipate more exposure in the summer months, apply sunscreen to your whole body before getting dressed for the day. If you take layers off throughout the day, you will still be protected from the sun. If you aren’t applying sunscreen to your whole body, ensure you are getting the areas of your skin most exposed to the sun. Your face, ears, neck, scalp, feet, and behind your knees are easy-to-miss spots that you want to include applying sunscreen too.

If you are wondering how much sunscreen you should use, apply one ounce of sunscreen to your body to get complete protection from the sun. That is one shot glass full!

REMEMBER THE 5 W’S (& H) OF SUNSCREEN USE

WHO – Everyone, no matter the skin type!

WHAT – SPF 30 or higher if you spend much time in the sun.

WHEN – Daily use; reapply every two hours at least.

WHERE – For all exposed skin, try to apply to those hard-to-reach areas!

HOW – One ounce of sunscreen is applied to your whole body.

WHY – Reduces overall UV exposure and prevents sunburn, skin cancer, and premature aging.