If You Plan On Soaking Up The Sun This Summer You Need To Know These Sun Safety Tips

by N/A, 10 years ago | 1 min read

The harsh reality is that one person dies of melanoma (skin cancer related tumor) every hour, and 1 in 50 people will be diagnosed within their lifetime. Those are not favorable odds, so you might want to brush up on your sun safety.

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Obviously, you need to use sunscreen.

You should be reapplying every two hours after sweating, swimming or any other activity really. Get the forgotten areas like feet, ears and the back of the neck as well.

There is no reason to have any fear about the safety of sunscreen.

Be sure NOT to purchase sunscreens with nanoparticles, which can cross over the skin's barrier and enter the bloodstream. If you don't purchase these products there is no issue.

Some people also worry that oxybenzone can disrupt hormonal balances. If you aren't applying sunscreen every day for 30 years this shouldn't be of concern either.

Be sure to completely cover up.

Big hats are your friend, and even if you have longer hair that covers the back of your neck, a wide brimmed hat can offer your face addtional protection.Â

Just avoid tanning beds at all costs.

Occasional use of a tanning bed can triple your chances of getting skin cancer, so a spray tan may be a better use of your money in this instance.Â

Know the difference between a mole and a cancerous mole, as explained here:

And, always make sure you check less obvious places for these signs.

Melanoma doesn't just grow on exposed areasâ€“it can grow anywhere on the body, so looking for signs and symptoms in places such as the toes, soles of your feet and even the mouth is helpful.