How you can have a sun-safe summer

Jul 25, 2012

Republished with the permission of the Bermuda Sun

As summer temperatures start rising and long, sunny days return, who can resist spending more time outdoors?

If you’re going to be in the sun, you need to be safe.

A little knowledge will go a long way to protect you and your family from skin cancer, sunburn and wrinkles.

The sun emits ultra-violet (UV) rays which damage our skin. There are two types of UV rays that damage our skin: UVA and UVB.

The sun’s rays are strongest between 10am and 4pm, so if you plan to be outside at this time of day you definitely need to wear sunscreen.

Remember, all skin types can experience sunburn, so everyone should be applying sunscreen or sunblock before heading outdoors. (more…)