We all know the importance of applying sunscreen, especially since
skin cancer rates are rising among young women. Putting on sunscreen improperly can render an effective sunscreen ineffective. In the future, use these five tips from
WebMD on how to
apply sunscreen properly:
- Apply sunscreen approximately 30 minutes before being in the sun (for best results) so that it can be absorbed by the skin and less likely to wash off when you perspire.
- Shake well before use to mix particles that might be clumped up in the container.
If you're planning on swimming and sweating in the Summer sun, then you need to make sure your sunscreen that is up to the task of protecting you in those harsh conditions. I think I have found the ultimate sunscreen for the job.
Hawaiian Island Creation SPF 50 Sunscreen ($11.99) is waterproof, sweatproof, and kept me from burning during my very sunny, very hot first
sprint distance triathlon.
I'm sure you have a few bottles of sunscreen lying around from last Summer. Will they still protect your skin even though they're a year old?
Sunscreen can last up to three years if it was stored in a cool, dry place, with the cap tightly closed.
Hopefully you're stocking up on
sunscreen for the sunny season ahead. Aside from avoiding the sun entirely, it is your best defense against
skin cancer. The Mayo Clinic has a list of recommendations for what to look for when buying sunscreen and here are the
highlights.
