- Wear SPF 30+ for everyday use or water-resistant SPF 30+ for a day outdoors, even when it’s cloudy. Apply at least one ounce of sunscreen (enough to fill a shot glass) 15 – 30 minutes before going outside, and reapply every two hours.
- Be extra careful around water and sand—these surfaces reflect the damaging rays of the sun, which can increase your chance of getting a sunburn.
- Limit the amount of time you’re in the sun between 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. This is when the sun’s rays are the most intense.
- If possible, wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Dark clothing with tightly woven fabric blocks more sun than white or loosely woven fabrics.
- Wear sunglasses with lenses that have UV absorption and a hat that shades your face, neck and ears.
- Be even more cautious if you are taking medications that may make you more sensitive to the sun, like certain types of antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, antifungals, blood pressure medications and chemotherapies.
