| Sun Protection
is important to prevent the short and long-term
damaging effects of sunlight. Sunscreens should
be used in conjunction with protective clothing
for optimal sun protection. Long-term overexposure
can cause wrinkles, freckles, age spots, dilated
blood vessels, changes in the texture of the skin,
and skin cancers. The American Academy of Dermatology
recommends that you avoid deliberate sunbathing,
wear a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and protective
clothing. When you are exposed to sun, use a broad-spectrum
sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of
at least 15 even on cloudy days. A broad-spectrum
sunscreen is one that protects against both ultraviolet-A
(UVA) and ultraviolet-B light (UVB). |
