As an extra benefit, the sunglasses can protect your eyes from exposure to ultraviolet rays that increases your risk of getting cataracts. Also remember that clothes do not offer complete protection from the sun. Tightly woven darker clothes help shield you from the sun s harmful rays. Avoid the sun when it is strongest, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Schedule outdoor activities for early morning and late afternoon and evening if you can. Clouds are not protection.
Harmful rays penetrate overcast skies.
Water will not protect you, either. Even though your skin feels cool in the water, the sun s rays can penetrate up to three feet of water. If you have fair skin, light eyes, lots of freckles, and burn easily you are especially at risk for skin cancer. Any new sore that does not heal should be checked by a dermatologist to ensure that skin cancers are diagnosed early. Keep an eye on all your moles.