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> SAFE SUNNING

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SAFE SUNNING
To prevent premature aging, sun damage, and skin cancer, you need to protect yourself and your family from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun...and sunscreen alone is just part of the program. Follow the simple tips below to keep your skin to reduce the harmful effects of the sun and keep your skin healthy for years to come.

• Lavishly apply a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher, and reapply it every two hours.


• Reapply sunscreen as needed after swimming, sweating or towel drying as the topical lotion.


• Wear a wide-brimmed hat, protective clothing, and sunglasses.


• Never leave children exposed to the sun without adequate protection. Because of the long time it takes for cancer to develop, studies suggest that over-exposure early in life may lead to skin cancers later in life.