According to the Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), “Less than half of older adults protect their skin from the sun when outside for an hour or more on a warm, sunny day.”
1. Use SPF 30 or higher every day
2. Reapply sunscreen frequently
3. Layer sunscreen generously all over your exposed skin
4. Protect against UVA & UVB rays
5. Try a different kind of sunscreen
6. Wear a wide-brimmed hat
7. Wear clothing to cover your ankles and long sleeves
Learn more about why wearing sunscreen is so important as you age here.
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