* Wear sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15, even if it's cloudy or you don't plan on spending a lot of time outdoors. If you sweat a lot or go swimming, reapply sunscreen every 2 to 3 hours (even if the bottle says the sunscreen is waterproof).
* Choose a sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Look for the words "broad spectrum protection" or UVA protection in addition to the SPF of 15 or greater. Select a sunscreen that says "nonacnegenic" or "noncomedogenic" on the label to help keep pores clear.
* The sun's rays are strongest between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, so reapply sunscreen frequently and take breaks indoors if you can. If your shadow is longer than you are tall, then it's a safer time to be in the sun (you should still wear sunscreen, though).
* Apply more sunscreen (with higher SPF) when you're around reflective surfaces like water, snow, or ice.
* We all know that the sun can damage skin, but did you know it can contribute to eye problems, too? Protect your face and eyes with a hat and sunglasses that provide 100% UV protection.
* Some medications, such as prescription acne medications or birth control pills, can increase your sensitivity to the sun (and to tanning beds). So if you're taking medication, increase your sun protection.
* If you want the glow of a tan, try faking it with self-tanners or salon tanning treatments. Avoid tanning beds, though. They still contain some of the same harmful UV rays as the sun.
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It's already summer and it's nice to have fun under the sun, go to beach, play outdoor games and go to beautiful places. Taking care of our skin and putting sunscreen when going under the sun is important because it can protect our skin from damaging. Look for the right product for your skin, SPF 30 would be good but if you can find higher SPF the better.
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