preventions guidelines: Since its inception in 1979, The Skin Cancer Foundation has always recommended using a sunscreen with an SPF 15 or higher as one important part of a complete sun protection regimen. Sunscreen alone is not enough, however.

 

Read our full list of skin cancer prevention tips and share them with your friends and family

• Seek the shade, especially between 10 AM and 4 PM
• Do not burn
• Avoid tanning and UV tanning booths
• Cover up with clothing, including a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses
• Use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day. For extended outdoor activity, use a water-resistant, broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher
• Apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours or immediately after swimming or excessive sweating
• Keep newborns out of the sun. Sunscreens should be used on babies over the age of six months
• Examine your skin head-to-toe every month
• See your physician every year for a professional skin exam