Prevent Skin Cancer

Can skin cancer be prevented? The best ways to lower the risk of non-melanoma skin cancer are to avoid intense sunlight for long periods of time and to practice sun safety. You can continue to exercise and enjoy the outdoors while practicing sun safety at the same time. Here are some ways you can do this: Avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. *Seek shade: Look for shade, especially in the middle of the day when the sun's rays are strongest. Practice the shadow rule and teach it to children. If your shadow is shorter than you, the sun's rays are at their strongest. * Slip on a shirt: Cover up with protective clothing to guard as much skin as possible when you are out in the sun. Choose comfortable clothes made of tightly woven fabrics that you cannot see through when held up to a light. *Slop on sunscreen: Use sunscreen and lip balm with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. Apply a generous amount of sunscreen (about a palmful) and reapply after swimming, toweling dry, or perspiring. Use sunscreen even on hazy or overcast days. *Slap on a hat: Cover your head with a wide-brimmed hat, shading your face, ears, and neck. If you choose a baseball cap, remember to protect your ears and neck with sunscreen. Wrap on sunglasses: Wear sunglasses with 99% to 100% UV absorption to provide optimal protection for the eyes and the surrounding skin. Follow these practices to protect your skin even on cloudy or overcast days. UV rays travel through clouds. Avoid other sources of UV light. Tanning beds and sun lamps are dangerous because they can damage your skin.

My Dermitologist recommends nothing lower than 45 for your face. That is where I had my cancer at. I were a prescription of 60. Save yourself some trouble and buy the spray on kind. It is great for kids and dries in seconds. Waterproof is wondeful stuff. We use it almost daily.

((((((((((JEN))))))))))))))) another thing is ....YOU ALL can be like me don't go out in it LOL.....sorry I have to make some humor for me not being able to get in the sun...........i am allergic and break out in awful hives...... but this is why i love my GIRL she always gives some great tips for us!!!

Baby girl, I would be heartbroken if I had to stay out of the sun! I grew up at the beach in NJ and still live just a few miles way from it here in Virginia Beach. We will plan some inside activities when you come to visit in Aug/Sept.

I can't wait to come see my girls in person!!!!!!!!!!!!!