FUN IN THE SUN

***SUNSCREEN TIPS FOR MEMORIAL DAY***

Memorial Day weekend goes hand in hand with spending time in the sun. For a lot of us, it's the first time this year we'll be outdoors all day. That equals A LOT of sunburns. Make sure you protect yourself.

Here are six sunscreen tips just in time for Memorial Day . . .

#1.) APPLY SUNBLOCK 30 MINUTES BEFORE HEADING OUTDOORS. And re-apply it every two hours, regardless of the SPF level. Over time, sweating, toweling off, and getting touched by other people reduces your protection.

#2.) USE SUNSCREEN EVERYWHERE. Don't forget your ears, head, hands, and feet. And made sure you use a lip balm too. Some cotton clothing gives you less protection than an SFP 15 sunscreen, so it's important to put it on even if you're wearing a t-shirt.

#3.) USE ENOUGH. Apply at least an ounce every two hours. Just slather it on. If you don't use enough, you'll be sorry. And remember that waterproof sunscreen isn't REALLY waterproof, so apply more after you go swimming or if you start sweating a lot.

#4.) MAKE SURE THE SUNBLOCK IS STILL GOOD. Just like food, it has an expiration date. The FDA requires sunscreen to last at least three years, but if you have a three-year-old bottle, you haven't been using enough.

#5.) USE A HIGHER SPF IF YOU ALSO USE BUG SPRAY. Some insect repellents reduce the effectiveness of your sunscreen, so use at least an SPF 30, not SPF 15.

#6.) USE THE RIGHT SPF. If you're fair-skinned, have blond or red hair, and blue or green eyes, you're at a higher risk for sun damage. Anything less than SPF 15 is worthless.And SPF 15 is only okay if you're spending a few HOURS in the sun.

If you'll be out all DAY . . . like a lot of people will be this weekend . . . be safe and use an SPF 30 or 50, especially on your face, shoulders, and back. (The Complete Sheet)