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Protecting your skin from the sun is easy, as long as you take a few simple preventative measures:

1. Wear SPF sun protection daily
Wear daily sun protection year-round, whether or not you plan to be in the sun. Make sure it's a broad-spectrum sunscreen with both UVA and UVB protection and an SPF of at least 15.

2. Stay out of the hot sun
Avoid excessive sun exposure, especially when it's strongest (from 10 am to 4 pm).

3. Cover up
Wear protective clothing, like pants, long-sleeved shirts, wide-brimmed hats, and sunglasses.

4. Seek the shade
Standing in the shade works like an SPF. If your shadow is shorter than you are, you're likely to burn.

5. Avoid reflective surfaces
Water, snow, sand, etc. can reflect up to 85% of the sun's rays.

6. See your doctor
Visit your dermatologist for regular skin cancer screenings.