It's Warming up, use these tips to protect your skin

Now that summer is coming up and places are starting to lift their Covid-19 restrictions, people are wanting to go out more often. That's a great thing! But let's not forget to take care of our skin to make sure that no crazy damage happens to it while enjoying the warmer weather.

UV radiation from the sun can be dangerous, and it's sneaky to (Skin Cancer Foundation). You might not know that your skin is being damaged by the sun, so it's good to practice prevention prior to starting your activities this summer.

The Skin Cancer Foundation came up with these great tips on how to properly take care of your skin while you're out:

· Seek the shade, especially between 10 AM and 4 PM
· Don't get sunburned
· Avoid tanning, and never use UV tanning beds
· Cover up with clothing, including a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses
· Use a broad-spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day. For extended outdoor activity, use a water-resistant, broad-spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher
· Apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours or after swimming or excessive sweating.
· Examine your skin head-to-toe every month

All information from: https: //www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-prevention/ if you would like to know more about skin cancer and prevention tips, please visit their website here for more details.