Wear Sunscreen

  VAV!/May 25, 2013 Before stepping out into the warming rays of the sun, you may want to take a look at a recent sunscreen ratings evaluation by Consumer Reports. They've discovered that paying more for sunscreen doesn't always necessarily always mean better protection. With more than 3.5 million cases of basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers being diagnosed each year in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society,  its time to pay heed to the facts around us. Let's take some time to be sure you're getting the right protection you need when spending time in the sun and reducing the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging!  Sun goers should follow these simple sun safety tips: Regularly use sun protection measures including sunscreens that are waterproof and  with broad spectrum SPF values of 30 or higher regularly and as directed. Put sunscreen on 15 to 30 minutes before plan to be in the sun. Limit the time in the sun, especially between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., when the sun's rays are most intense. Check the expiration date of your sunscreen, too. Avoid excessive temperature changes that could degrade sunscreens.