· Do not let yourself burn.

· Avoid tanning and UV tanning booths.

· Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day.

· Apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours. Wear a rash guard if you’re going to be in the water.

· Cover up with UV protective clothing, including a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses.

· Seek the shade and avoid being in the sun when it’s the strongest between the hours of 10am-4pm.

· Keep newborns out of the sun. Sunscreens should be used on babies older than 6 months.

· Examine your skin head-to-toe every month.

· See your physician every year for a professional skin exam.

- Source: Skin Cancer Foundation, www.skincancer.org