Protecting Your Skin From the Sun Protecting your skin Most skin
cancer can be prevented. Use the following tips to protect your
skin from the sun. You may decrease your chances of developing
skin cancer and help prevent wrinkles. Avoid sun exposure The
best way to prevent a sunburn is to avoid sun exposure. Stay out
of the midday sun (from 10 in the morning to 4 in the
afternoon), which is the strongest sunlight. Find shade if you
need to be outdoors. You can also calculate how much ultraviolet
(UV) exposure you are getting by using the shadow rule: A shadow
that is longer than you are means UV exposure is low; a shadow
that is shorter than you are means the UV exposure is high.
Other ways to protect yourself from the sun include wearing
protective clothing, such as: - Hats with wide 4 in. (10 cm)
brims that cover your neck, ears, eyes, and scalp. - Sunglasses
with UV ray protection. - Loose-fitting, tightly woven clothing
that covers your arms and legs. Preventing sun exposure in
children You should start p