The summer sun is strong and even when you wear sunscreen and follow sun safety basics, there is still a chance of ending up with a burn. Use Sunscreen. Even on overcast days 70-80 % of (UV) ultra violet rays travel through clouds. Use a broad spectrum (UVA/UBV) sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher everyday you are outside or SPF of 30 or higher for extended outdoors activities. Be sure to cover easy to miss spots such as lips, ears, around the eyes, neck, hands and feet. Reapply at least every 2 hours or more if swimming or sweating.
- Wear UV-blocking sunglasses with large or wraparound frames to protect the eye area to reduce the risk of cataracts later in life.
- Cover up with a hat and tightly woven fabrics. A 3-4 inch brim that extends all around the hat helps protect often-exposed areas like the neck, ears, scalp and face. Tightly woven fabrics and deep colors offer more protection than light translucent colors which UV rays can pass through.