Reapply even water-resistant sunscreen every two hours or after swimming or sweating. Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before exposure to give it time to be absorbed into your skin. Use more sunscreen than you think, applying liberally over exposed skin. Some may experience increased sensitivity to sunlight due to medications. Consult your doctor about your medications and sun sensitivity.
Severe sunburns are insults to the skin that can cause permanent damage to the skin's deeper layers.
Just a few severe sunburns before age 18 can double the risk of melanoma later in life. We encourage you to write SunFun and tell us all about it.