How else can I protect my skin from sun damage?
Sunscreen is just one part of what George calls a “sun protection package.”
Ideally, your sun protection package will include multiple ways to protect your skin from the sun.
Other ways to protect your skin from sun include:
- Staying out of the sun during the peak UV hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Wearing protective clothing. Choose items that are dark and have a tight knit or ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) 50+.
- Wearing a wide-brimmed hat
- Wearing sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection
“My biggest advice about sunscreens is to remember they are specifically named “screens,” not “blocks” and should be used as part of a full sun protection package,” George says. “When you are trying to protect your skin, sunscreens are certainly helpful, but they aren’t a perfect shield.”