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apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure
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reapply:
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after 40 minutes of swimming or sweating
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immediately after towel drying
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at least every 2 hours
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children under 6 months: ask a doctor
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Sun Protection Measures. Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a broad spectrum SPF value of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including:
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limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats and sunglasses