Many people go to the beach when the sun is beating down on them, so that they can catch all the rays that they can for a glorious tan. But we now know that too much exposure to the sun can lead to serious skin damage.

Most people are well aware that it is advised that sunscreen be worn on a daily basis, or whenever you are outdoors even for a brief period of time. Yet, it seems that while many people are aware of the benefits of sunscreen, it is not a part of their daily routine. Most people only consider wearing sunscreen when they are planning a day out in the sun or are partaking in an outdoor activity.Most people hear warnings every day to keep out of the sun when it is strongest, and to prevent damage to our skin from the sun’s rays. Generally, people, especially younger adults, tend to pay little attention to this advice about the sun and skin cancer.

It does not matter what your age is you must shelter your skin from sun. In the beginning the damaging consequences of too long exposure may not appear for years, but once the damage is done, those consequences will show up sooner or later. Therefore you must protect yourself from the sun’s harmful rays at an early age. You can adopt several methods to prevent overexposure to the sun.

It is important to remember to wear sunscreen any time you go out into the sun, not just on days you’re hitting the beach. We’re exposed to plenty of sun in our everday lives, from waiting for the bus, to walking to work, to having lunch outside.

In general, you should protect yourself from the sun by applying sunblock with an SPF of 15 or more on all exposed skin. In addition, the sun is strongest between 10 AM and 3 PM. Therefore, you shouldn’t go outside unnecessarily during those hours. The summer isn’t the only time you should watch your exposure to the sun. In the winter and fall, you can still get too much sunlight. Sunscreen should be worn all year round.

If you sweat or go swimming, you should reapply your suntan lotion every so often. To be safe, apply more lotion every two hours, or more often for children. Infants less than six months old should not be exposed to the sun any more than necessary, since their skin cannot handle sunscreen.

Keep babies covered with clothing and hats to limit their exposure. The delicate skin of children and babies is very susceptible to damage and should be protected especially carefully. Babies are very vulnerable to skin cancer and the sun.