Keep Your Skin Healthy

The best way to keep your skin healthy,

Limit time in the sun - Try to stay out of the sun during 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. This is when the sun’s rays are strongest. Don’t be fooled by cloudy skies. The sun’s rays can pass through clouds. Even people use to get sunburned, if they are in water, so be careful when you are in a pool, lake, or the ocean.

Use sunscreen - Look for a sunscreen lotion with an SPF (sun protection factor) number of 15 or higher. It is better to choose sunscreens with “broad spectrum” on the label. “Water resistant” sunscreen stays on your skin even if you get wet or sweat, but it isn’t waterproof and needs to be put on about every 2 hours.

Wear protective clothing - A hat with a wide brim can shade your neck, ears, eyes, and head. Also look for sunglasses that block 99 to 100 percent of the sun’s rays. Incase, if you have to be in the sun, wear loose, lightweight, long-sleeved shirts and long pants or long skirts.

Avoid tanning - Don’t use sunlamps or tanning beds, because tanning pills are not approved by the FDA and it might not be safe.

Your skin may change with age. But remember, there are things you can do to help. Check your skin often. If you find any changes that worry you, see your doctor