The Myths and Facts of Vitamin D and Sun Exposure (Part 4)
The American Academy of Dermatology advises everyone to engage in the following sun protective practices:
- avoid outdoor activities between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the sun’s rays are the strongest.
- seek shade whenever possible.
- wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15.
- reapply sunscreen every two hours.
- wear sun-protective clothing.
| Diana Clarke is a teacher and the founder and editor of The Sun and Your Skin at yourskinandsun.com. dianaclarke2001@yahoo.com |
