10 Safe-Sun-Tips

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your city and state to see if there is a free cancer
screening in the area where you reside. This organization
also states on their site that they update their listings
weekly.

Here are Safe Sun Tips that the American Academy Of
Dermatology has put out to help keep you and your family
safe in the Arizona sun.

1. Use sunscreen to all exposed skin using a Sun Protection
Factor (SPF) no less than 15. The higher the number, the
better. This will provide a broad spectrum protection from
both ultraviolet A (UVA) as well as ultraviolet B (UVB)
rays. Reapply the sun protectant lotion at least every two
hours. You should also use sunscreen after swimming or
sweating.

2. Wear protective clothing and don't be afraid to wear
long-sleeved shirts and pants. In areas where the sun is
consistently a daily issue such as Arizona, many people
wear long-sleeved shirts and pants whose profession
requires them to work in the sun, along with a wide brimmed
hat and sunglasses. This is extremely important especially
between the hours of 10 AM and 4 PM, when the sun's rays
are the strongest.

3. Safe Sun Tips include taking breaks from the immediate
sun and seeking shade when possible. Remember that the
sun's rays are strongest between 10 AM and 4 PM. If you
are near the sun, water or sand, this will greatly increase
your chances of getting sunburned.

4. Don't forget the kids when thinking about Safe Sun Tips.
Set a good example of Safe Sun Tips. If you have kids,
remember to protect them from sunburn, too. Apply
sunscreen lotion to them frequently.

5. Don't seek the sun for your vitamin D source. You can
easily get vitamin D through a diet rich in vitamins.
Vitamin D source examples include: mushrooms, brewer's
yeast, eggs,fish, fish oil and wheat bran. A good high
quality vitamin will also supply adequate vitamin D, too.

6. Avoid tanning beds! Tanning beds have Ultraviolet light
that can cause skin cancer and wrinkling. There are
alternative lotions that you can buy, some better than
others, that can be applied to give you the appearance of a
tan, if so desired.

7. Pay attention to your skin. If you see any changes, such
as a growth that was not previously there, or if you see
something on your skin that is bleeding, see a
dermatologist sooner than later.

8. Remember that skin cancer is very treatable when caught
early so seek a doctor if you question anything that looks
unfamiliar to you. It is better to be safe than sorry.

9. Remember that anyone can get sunburned. While Caucasians
are at a greater risk for skin cancer, no matter how
naturally dark your skin may be, you can still cause damage
to your skin caused by too much sun. Just a few serious
sunburns can greatly increase your chances of getting skin
cancer later. Take care when in the sun and use your
Safe-Sun-Tips.

10. Make sure that you apply sunscreen on cloudy days, as
you can still get sunburned on cloudy days and keep your
Safe Sun Tips fresh in your mind at all times when in the
sun.

Here is one final note. Don't forget the most forgotten
areas such as your arms and the legs. People usually
remember to protect their face, but many people forget to
apply sunscreen to areas such as their ears and behind
their knees and the tops of the feet.

Remember that skin cancer is not immune to certain areas on
your body. It has been known to be found on areas that you
might think would never show up, such as the scalp or
hairline. Make sure that you massage sunscreen deep into
your roots. Always make sure that you remember to apply
sunscreen onto these areas as well as your lips. You
should apply at least a SPF of 15, preferably a stronger
SPF, if possible.

It is also advised to use a color gloss rather than a clear
lip protectant because the color gloss will actually
protect your lips even more. And, since everyone looks
stylish in sunglasses, pick out a pair that blocks all UVA
and UVB rays. Also be advised that exposing your eyes to
the sun may result in eye damage such as vision loss.

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