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You can sunburn even on a cloudy day!

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On average, children spend 3 times more time in the sun than adults!

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Concrete, sand, water, and snow reflect 85% to 90% of the sun's UV rays.

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Depletion of Earth's ozone continues to increase your exposure to UV rays!

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More than 1 million new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year in the US!

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Every 5 minutes another women is diagnosed with skin cancer.

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Skin cancer is increasing at a faster rate than any other cancer.

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Every sunburn increases a child's chance of getting skin cancer as an adult.

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Avoid sun exposure during the hottest hours of the sun’s rays.

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Apply sunscreen with a SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of at least 15, paying special attention to the face, nose, ears and shoulders.

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Wear a hat.

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Wear sunglasses with UV (Ultraviolet) Protection.

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Drink plenty of water and non-carbonated drinks, even if you do not feel thirsty.

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Some common areas people forget to apply sun screen to are:
Tops of feet - (if your walking along the beach this area will burn!).
Ears - just like washing, don't forget behind the ears.
Backs of the knees - when you're laying on your stomach, this thin-skinned area is particularly vulnerable and can be very painful when burned.

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Some perfumes, colognes, deodorants and antiperspirants applied to the skin can cause a rash in combination with sun exposure.

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It is equally important to reapply sunscreen after you have gone in the water or toweled off.

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Whenever possible, wear a shirt or some kind of clothing to minimize your sun exposure.

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Umbrellas or other sunshades are great devices for staying out of direct sunlight, and will also help keep you cool.