"How To" apply sunscreen

Although we all love the sun and beach, it is a very dangerous part of our everyday life. Did you know sunlight helps our body create Vitamin D? Well if you didn't know, it does and Vitamin D is important to keep our bodies healthy. In order to protect the amount of sun exposure we may encounter each day, we wear sunscreen

Wear sunscreen with a sun protection factor 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. 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 make sure you reapply sunscreen frequently and take breaks indoors if you can. 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. As I said before, many people do not realize how dangerous the sun is. If you wear sunscreen and apply often, and wear sunglasses you will be safe and enjoy a fun day in the sun!