On Friday, theagency releaseda list of tips toprotect your skinandeye healthas you spend time outside.
It’s all fun in the sun – until those rays are too strong and you get burned.
Around 9,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer every day, according to theAmerican Academy of Dermatology Association.
Slip on a long-sleeved shirt or other clothing that covers your skin.
Slap on a broad-brimmed hat to cover the back of your neck and the tips of your ears.
Wrap on a pair of sunglasses.
Sunglasses that wrap around the sides of your face provide more sun protection.
Avoid tanning beds and minimize sunbathing.
Check the UV Index before spending time outdoors.
It’s available for iOS and Android.
you might also sign up for daily UV indexforecast emailsfrom the agency.
Most weather apps, including the one preinstalled on iPhones, give UV indexes.
For more, check out thebest sunscreensyou should be slathering on this summer.
