Do’s | Don’ts |
---|---|
Seek the shade between 10 am and 4 pm | Expose newborns directly to sun |
Choose a safe sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher for adults, SPF 30 or higher for children) | Forget to apply safe sunscreen on ears, under eyes, the top of hands, feet, behind knees, scalp |
Cover the skin with clothes, wear a hat and sunglasses in case of long exposure | Be fooled by a cloudy day- UV can penetrate through clouds |
Drink a lot of water/juice | Refer to tanning beds and salons |
Moisturize the skin with lotions or creams | Leave your skin dry and irritated |
Perform regular self-examinations to see any changes in the skin, if noticed, refer to a physician | Forget to do skin examinations |