National Sunscreen Awareness Day
National Sunscreen Awareness Day
May 27th is National Sunscreen Awareness Day. National Sunscreen Awareness Day is a day to bring awareness to the dangers of the sun and the importance of wearing sunscreen. The Sun's ultraviolet rays can cause serious damage to your health. Wearing sunscreen can reduce your risk. National Sunscreen Awareness Day proceeds Don't Fry Day, which is May 28th.
About Melanoma (Skin Cancer)
Melanoma is the most serious type of Skin Cancer. It is cause from too much ultraviolet radiation reaching the skin, usually from the sun or other sources such as tanning beds. If found and treated early the outcome can be good. If not found in the early stages and left untreated it can be life-threatening. The Cancer can go deeper into the skin and spread to other parts of the body. A family history of melanoma also puts you at a higher risk. Consider having an annual skin cancer screening with your doctor.
Burns
Skin damage
Premature aging
Freckles and sun spots
Skin Cancer
Eye damage
Have you or someone you know ever had Skin Cancer?
What puts you at a higher risk of Skin Cancer?
A personal or family history of Skin Cancer.
The amount of exposure to the sun and/or tanning beds.
A history of sunburns in your early years of life.
Skin that burns easily.
A lighter natural skin color, blue or green eyes and/or naturally blonde or red hair.
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How To Protect Yourself From The Sun
Wear a (SPF) 15 or higher sunscreen, even on cloudy days because the clouds do not block UV rays. Apply it to your ears too... and wear a lip sunscreen.
Seek shade as much as possible.
Wear a hat.
Wear sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays.
Cover your skin with clothing. Wear light clothing.
Avoid tanning beds.
Try to avoid the sun between 10 am and 4 pm. That is when the rays are the strongest.
Protect Your Baby!
Tips for protecting babies from the Sun
Apply a (SPF) 15 or higher sunscreen 30 minutes before going in the sun.
Use hats that have a brim.
Use baby sunglasses. Sum of the have straps so they can be easily toss off.
Cover with protective clothing, including the feet. Use light, lightweight clothing.
Use a stroller that provides shade from the sun.
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Scientific evidence has proved that ultraviolet rays can cause damaged to your eyes. It is important to protect your eyes from the Sun's ultraviolet rays.
