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Sun Safety:

1. 1Broad-spectrum, high sun-protection factor sunscreen (SPF 30+) and lip balm are essential items for protection from the harmful effects of the sun.
2. 2Apply your sunscreen at least 20 minutes before going outside, and reapply at least every 2 hours.
3. 3Be careful to use enough sunscreen - an average-sized adult needs about half a teaspoon for the face, ears and neck, and at least one teaspoon for each arm and leg, as well as both the back and front of the body.
4. 4Sunscreen should not be used as a way of extending your time in the sun for sunbathing - this can increase your risk of melanoma-type skin cancer.
5. 5Choose sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays; large, close-fitting wrap-around styles offer the best protection because they reduce glare and reflected UV radiation.
6. 6Wear loose, lightweight clothing that covers as much skin as possible. Tightly-woven fabrics offer the best protection from the sun
7. 7Avoid direct sun exposure during the middle of the day when the sun's rays are at their strongest. You should try to avoid being outdoors between 11am and 3pm during daylight savings time, and between 10am and 2pm during the rest of the year.
8. 8Remember that surfaces such as water, sand and concrete reflect ultra-violet rays.
9. 9Do not expose babies under 6 months of age to direct sunlight as their skin is very sensitive and easily damaged.
10. 10Take extra steps to ensure your children are protected from the sun, as their skin is very susceptible to damage. Skin cancer is related not only to total lifetime sun exposure, but also to a history of sunburn, especially during childhood and adolescence
11. 11Some medications may increase your sensitivity to sunlight — check with your doctor or pharmacist.
12. 12Exposure to UV radiation not only causes sunburn and increases your risk of developing skin cancer, but it can also prematurely age your skin. So if you stay out of the sun you can lessen the development of wrinkles!

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