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| Prolong and frequent sun exposure increases the risk of skin cancer. Ultraviolet (UV) rays are an invisible form of radiation which penetrates the skin causing damage to the eyes and skin in the form of skin cancer, wrinkles, and skin spots.
Protect yourself and your family from the adverse affects of sun exposure:
Sunscreen: For best protection, apply sunscreen generously before going outside and when swimming use waterproof and water-resistant sunscreen. Remember to cover the ears, nose, lips and tops of feet and re-apply during the day.
Clothing: When outside, cover as much of the skin as possible and wear a hat
for extra protection to the face, ears, scalp, and neck.
Unprotected skin can be damaged by UV rays in as little as 15 minutes of exposure.
It can take up to 12 hours for skin to begin showing full effects of sun exposure.
Clouds filter UV rays, but do not block UV rays; therefore cloudy days arent protection from sun exposure. Sun screen is still needed on cloudy days for protection.
For addition information on sun safety and exposure go to:
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