A well-made sun hat with a wide brim will do a good job of blocking the sun from many parts of your upper body, but it’s still a good idea to add extra sun protection by using a sunscreen lotion, cream, or gel on exposed skin. This is especially important on areas of your body that the sun hat’s brim can’t cover, as well as on days that you plan to spend extensive amounts of time outdoors.;Use a shampoo with UV protection to protect hair.