Skin and Sun Exposure

Sunscreen and your skin

Sunscreen can help protect you from exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays when you are outside. Most doctors recommend using a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or greater.

• Broad-spectrum sunscreen blocks more UV rays
• Sunscreen: Do I need it if I'm dark-skinned?
• Protect your skin from the sun

Sunburn and sun damage

The sun can be hard on your skin. Besides sunburn, your skin can show sun damage through dark spots or wrinkles resulting from sun exposure.

• Recognize signs of sun damage
• Soothe sun-damaged skin
• Home remedies for sunburn

Tanning options

There are products that can help give you that golden tan without basking for hours in the sun. Learn more about safe alternatives for tanning.

• The perfect, healthy sunless tan
• A safe alternative to sunbathing
• Don't get burned by tanning salons

Stay safe in the sun

Think you're sun savvy? Learn what type of sunscreen is right for you and what you can do to reduce your risk of skin cancer.

• Sun safety tips
• What does SPF mean?
• 5 facts you should know about sunscreen
• Skin types and sunburn

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