10 Ways to Protect Your Skin This Summer

10 WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR SKIN THIS SUMMER 1.WEAR SUNSCREEN EVERY DAY SPF CHOOSE REAPPLY 30 one with SPF 30 or every 2 hours or after higher and broad you swim or sweat spectrum protection 2.AVOID HARSH SUNLIGHT HANG OUT TRY TO in the shade if you stay indoors when the have to be outdoors sun is at its strongest, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. 3.COVER UP OUTSIDE WEAR light colors, long sleeves, and a hat if you must go outside in the sun CHOOSE a broad-brimmed hat to protect your scalp and ears UPF-RATED 4.CHOOSE UPF-RATED CLOTHING LOOK for garments specially designed to protect you from harmful rays TIGHTLY woven clothing can also protect you against UV rays 5.PROTECT YOUR LIPS WEAR REAPPLY a lip balm with SPF to at least every 2 hours or protect the delicate skin after swimming, eating, around your mouth or drinking 6.AVOID TANNING BOOTHS LOOK for sunless tanning lotions and sprays if you want a golden summer look TANS from a booth are just as harmful as tans from the sun, if not more harmful 7.KEEP YOUR SKIN MOIST USE LOOK a daily moisturizer to for a moisturizer that stop your skin from suits your particular drying out in the heat skin type 8.EAT RED AND ORANGE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ANTIOXIDANTS TOMATOES, lycopene and beta-carotene boost carrots, and orange bell your skin's natural sun protection peppers are all great choices 9.WEAR YOUR SHADES HELPS CHOOSE protect your eyes sunglasses with and the sensitive, 100% UV protection wrinkle-prone skin around them 10.VISIT YOUR DERMATOLOGIST GET a full-body skin exam so you can be aware of any areas of concern RECEIVE more tips and advice on which products to use to protect your skin INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY COSMETIC SURGERY AND DERMATOLOGY Complete Dermatokogy for Men and Women fron Arfancy through Aduthood www.cosmeticsurgeryanddermatologychicago.com Sources: http://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-05-2012/summer-skin-care-tips-dr-oz.html http://www.webmd.com/beauty/sun/how-your-skin-can-survive-summer http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/prevention.htm http://www.skincancer.org/prevention/sun-protection/prevention-guidelines