Safe sun tips for adults and children The Memorial Day weekend brings with it traditional parades, barbecues, camping and other outdoor activities that take people out in the sun. It's also a time when University of Iowa Health Care dermatologists like to remind people of sun safety tips.
Adults can do more to protect themselves from sun dangers.
They also can help children do a better job of protecting their skin to reduce cancer risk and premature skin aging as adults. Sontheimer said while that many people use suncreens, many do not use enough to provide adequate protection. The average adults needs about one ounce of suncreen to cover the whole body. In addition, people should apply suncreen about 15 to 30 minutes before going outdoors. 4 p.m. Children need about one-half ounce of suncreen for full body coverage.