Exposed skin should be protected with a broad spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 15. Reapply every two hours or according to the label. Do not apply sunscreen to children under six months. Keep them out of the sun as much as possible. Perfumes and cosmetics can increase sensitivity to sunlight in some people.
Tanning booths are just as dangerous as the real thing.
If you are making plans to get pregnant, review your diet with your health care provider. According to Jim Golick, a certified nutritionist for Fruitful Yield, a chain of health food and vitamin stores, sunlight, in moderation, is good for you. It promotes skin growth, stimulates hormone production, enhances immunity and improves mood. This is complicated because the thinning ozone layer allows more UV rays to reach the earth and damage our skin. UVA contributes to skin aging, UVB contributes to sunburn and cell mutation in the upper skin layers.