Clouds can cool and give a false impression that there is little risk of sunburn. The greatest intensity of ultraviolet light occurs at the summer solstice, about June 22. May 1 has as much intensity as August 15. Colored clothing and denser-woven clothing allow less light penetration. Some types of tee shirts, such as Frogskin shirts, are designed to allow less light penetration when they are wet.
Hats are essential.
Hats with brims, such as tennis hats, protect the ears. Opaque sunscreens, which contain zinc oxide, now come in fluorescent colors that appeal to children, and these sunscreens can give added protection to noses, cheekbones, or ear tops. Children should wear long sleeve shirts when weather allows. Advice to keep children indoors is tragic. By learning how to protect their skin, people with albinism can enjoy the outdoors.