Many parents will dutifully apply sunblock to the kids as a day of family fun begins, thinking that's all they need to do. Even if you have a 45 or 60 SPF, you still have to reapply it. It's not an all-day thing. Being active in the sunshine means sunblock should be applied more frequently. N eglected spots Places that are usually forgotten until sunburn serves as a reminder include the back of the neck, the ear lobes and the area just above the back of the waistband.
Many people also neglect to protect their lips.
Lip protection needs to be applied far more often than skin sunblock. It's a good idea to carry a tube or tin of lip protector and apply it at least once an hour. Some medications, like antibiotics and high blood pressure medicines, may make skin more sensitive to the sun. Those starting a new prescription just before, say, a trip to Lake Powell, may want to ask the doctor about any possible sun reactions. With all the publicity about skin cancer and sun danger, there hasn't been much news about eye protection.