Put your sunscreen on with your kids. Not only will you also be protected, you'll be a good role model, too. You should start applying sunscreen to your baby as soon as he or she turns 6 months of age. If you're in the sun and there's shade nerby, stand under it. Also wear sunglasses and tightly-woven protective clothing.
Dark colors give more protection.
Studies have shown that every inch of hat brim cuts your risk of skin cancer by about 10 percent, since about two-thirds of all skin cancers appear on the face and neck. Check the UV Index in the morning paper or on the TV or radio before you go out. Then take the necessary steps to stay sun-safe. Just make sure the sunscreen in the product has an SPF of at least 15. It's a myth that the clouds filter out the sun's harmful rays.