Fun in the sun Safety is paramount It''s natural to enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities over the festive season, but be safe by following these sun-safety tips year-round to help prevent serious skin damage - and possibly skin cancer - later! Sun safety tipsKeep in mind the sun is strongest between 10:00 and 16:00.
Wear clothing that''s dark and tightly woven.
Wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses.
Remember that UV rays bounce off sand, snow, concrete, and water.
Keep very young children (6 months or less) out of the sun. Sunscreens need to be applied liberally and evenly over all exposed areas.
Apply a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher whenever you''re outdoors, 20 minutes before you go out. And reapply. For children, use an SPF 30 or higher.
Provide complete sunscreen coverage for your skin (including neck, ears and lips!).
For people with thin or thinning hair, apply sunscreen to the scalp as well.
And remember, stay in the shade whenever possible!
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