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How do I protect myself from the sun and dangerous, cancer-causing UV rays?
What is the best way to prevent sunburn?
I'll be going to the beach and will be out in the sun all day long. I don't want to get older and find out I have skin cancer because I let myself burn too much and didn't take care of my skin. How do I protect myself from the sun rays?
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Get a strong sunscreen and apply 20-30 minutes before going outside.
If you are afraid of skin cancer just check your skin once or twice a month for new moles. If they have jagged borders, oddly color, or have a bumpy surface you might want to have them checked by a doctor. Also try the pencil eraser test on them. take a pencil and put the eraser side over the mole, if it is the same size or bigger then you might want to worry. I know it's summer but one good way to protect your skin is to cover it. Wear sunscreen every time you leave the house. Take pictures of new moles and see if they change over time by taking a picture of it every once and a while and comparing it to the old picture. Hope this helps :)
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Sun rays are actually quite beneficial to the body. Your skin produces viatmins in response to exposure to UV light.
Get some sunscreen, SPF 15 or SPF 30 if you're paranoid, and get out of the sun for half an hour a few times a day to give yourself a break.
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Get waterproof sunscreen.
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That's very sensible.
Put on sunscreen that is water proof and try one that is of a very HIGH SPF factor. The higher the sun screen, the less chance you have doing damage to your skin.
Titanium and Zinc Oxide Protect you from the sun. Check the ingrediants of your sun cream - if they don't contain this - don't bother using your sun screen.
Apply it every hour too. It's also been said if you don't rub it into much it will block the sun rays more effectivly as the sun screen will be a thicker layer and harder for rays to pass through if you don't rub it in as much.
Get a friend to rub it in parts you cant reach - like your back, and remember to put sunscreen in places you might forget - like your neck, ears, toes etc.
If you can, wear a hat.My Dad recently got back from spain (he isnt bald either) and found he sat in the sun so long - he burnt his scalp and now it's peeling (ouch). Wear brighter clothing, white is particulary good. Stay away from black - black will just absorb the sun.
Try not to get your clothes wet either because it is proven that wet clothes allow the sun�s rays to pass through them. Sunglasses are vital too - real ones.
Here are some other ways to protect yourelf, if you are still worried
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This question has a really simple answer, believe it or not.
1) Sunscreen. Wear a high SPF (30 or up)when you are going to be exposed. Wear a lip balm with an SPF as well.
2) Cover up. Sit in the shade when you can, or wear a cover-up and a big hat.
It may not be the best route to a nice glowing tan, but it does keep you from prematurely aging due to sun exposure and, more importantly, it keeps you from damaging your skin and causing cancer later on in life.
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