Please share an interesting fact about avoiding sunburn.

Ignore: Avoid peak sun hours . Wear hat and sunglasses and of course sunscreen when outdoors.

Reapply: Reapply sunscreen when outside and active. Even if waterproof, it needs to be reapplied after swim.

SPF: SPF 30 provides better protection than 15 but not 50% more. SPF 50 isn't much better than 30.

Teens: Teens with >5 serious sunburns <20th birthday could increase their chances of skin cancer by 80%.

Sunburns: Sunburns are caused by UV radiation.

While: While in the shade, you should still apply sunscreen to avoid getting sunburn.

UV: UV radiation can reflect off surfaces such as water and snow.

Sunscreen: Sunscreen works by reflecting or absorbing UV radiation.

SPF: SPF on sunscreen stands for SUN PROTECTION FACTOR.

You: You can buy lip balm with sunscreen built in, shoot for SPF of 30 or greater.

Sunscreen: Sunscreen may decrease the absorption of vitamin D from the sun.

Children: Children are at a greater risk of getting sunburned than adults.

Sunscreen: Sunscreen is not recommended for children under 6 months, so use protective clothing/hats/shade.

Tanning: Tanning can help darken skin and protect against sunburn but can lead to cancer risk and wrinkling.

Sunburns: Sunburns can happen in as little as a couple hours of exposure or shorter in intense sun.

Having: Having fair skin increases your risk of sunburn.

Taking: Taking certain medications can increase your risk of sunburn.

Outdoor: Outdoor workers are at risk for sunburn and should use sunscreen regularly.

Reflection: Reflection off water, sand and snow adds to sunburn risk.

T: T shirts usually provide a SPF of 7-8.

Wearing: Wearing a swim shirt when surfing offers protection from sunburn and rashes.

Allergic: Allergic to traditional sunscreen? Zinc oxide is a safe alternative.

Don't: Don't forget the sunscreen. People with dark skin can get sunburn too.

Both: Both UVA and UVB rays are harmful and you get enough exposure indoors to require sunscreen.

Ignore: A good hat can provide an SPF of 50, which is even better than sunblock!

Zinc: Zinc oxide is a safer barrier ointment to use against sunburning more than titanium dioxide is.

Hiking: Hiking hats have an SPF of 35 to 50, and excellent to wear if out in the sun for a long time.

The: The easiest time to sunburn is between 10 AM and 2 PM during the hottest time.

A: A good vitamin C serum provides direct antioxidant protection against the sun when applied before going out.

Ignore: Don't assume cloudy means to don't need sunscreen. You will pay for it later.

Ignore: Limit sun exposure to more than 15 minutes per day. Use a high SPF, greater than 50, every day.