If you are someone who loves to walk or run in the park or play summer sports, sunscreen should be an essential part of your workout routine experts say.
The importance of sunscreen can’t be overstated. The ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun are the leading cause of skin cancer. Regularly applying sunscreen can protect you and your skin from damage. Here are a few tips for using sunscreen.
• Use the right amount of sunscreen on all parts
Chances are, you’re probably not using enough sunscreen. You want to use about a shot glass full of sunscreen. That’s 1.5 ounces, or enough to cover your whole body. You need a pretty good coating. Also, don’t overlook the spots that are frequently missed like your ears, eyelids, lips, tops of your feet and scalp.
• Put on sunscreen anytime you go outside
If you’re only outside for 20 minutes, you still need sun protection. It’s easy to think that if you’re out for a short time, sunscreen isn’t necessary. But it’s still exposure, and depending on the time of day, you can get a sunburn in very little time. Also, 20 minutes can easily turn into 40 — so get into the habit of applying sunscreen whenever you head outside. Even a little bit of sun exposure can cause skin aging and worsen sun-sensitive issues like melasma.
• If you’re out for more than an hour and a half or two hours, reapply.
If you go swimming, you should reapply every time you get out of the water. Reapply more frequently if you’re sweating a lot as well. Even options that are labeled “all day” formulas should be reapplied throughout the day.

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