Wear protective clothing consisting of a broad-brimmed hat and a long sleeved shirt or blouse when sun exposure is unavoidable. The window glass will block out most of the harmful rays of the sun. To be effective such creams or lotions should be reapplied again after swimming and at midday. An excellent product for water sports is Aloe-gater. While PABA is an effective blocker of UVB rays it is relatively ineffective to the skin penetration of UVA rays.
Zinc oxide works well on the sensitive lips and nose.
Because of the confusing array of sunscreens available and because of the different chemical names of the various benzophenones, it may be necessary to ask your pharmacists for brand recommendations. It is advisable to use an SPF of at least 15, higher if you will be in the sun, on the water or snow. Seek professional medical attention right away for serious injuries such as severe burns, eye burns, and allergic reactions. Get a checkup if you see any unusual lesion or sore on your skin or a change in a mole. The information provided through OncoLink should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease.