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Tips for Healthy Summertime Skin

by Jessica Springer | Jun 23, 2015

Sun SafetyAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Don’t risk your skin - play it safe this summer with these tips from Michael Kelly, DO, Family Medicine, Community Medical Center in Watervliet.

  • Seek shade. Avoid prolonged sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays are strongest.
  • Wear sunscreen daily. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen that protects against UVA and UVB rays and has a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher. Apply an ounce of sunscreen (about a shot glass full) at least 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours and after sweating profusely, swimming, or toweling off.
  • Cover up. Wear long-sleeved tops, pants, a hat, and wraparound sunglasses to protect your skin and eyes from the sun. Lightweight, moisture-wicking clothing that allows sweat to evaporate helps your skin breathe and prevents irritation.
  • Rinse off. Thoroughly cleansing your skin after spending time in an ocean, pool, hot tub, lake, or any body of water helps prevent skin infection and chemical dermatitis, skin irritation resulting from excessive chlorine exposure.
  • Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water and avoid drinking alcohol, soda, and caffeinated tea while in the heat, as these beverages increase your risk of dehydration. Physical exertion and high temperatures may mean you need more than eight glasses of water per day, so let your body clue you in— headaches, dry skin, and thirst are subtle signs of dehydration.

“It only takes about 15 minutes for the sun to damage skin,” said Dr. Kelly. “That’s why it’s so important to protect your skin every day."

Jun 23, 2015 Reporting from Niles, MI
Tips for Healthy Summertime Skin
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Jun 23, 2015
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Don’t risk your skin - play it safe this summer with these tips from Michael Kelly, DO, Family Medicine, Community Medical Center in Watervliet.

Tips for Healthy Summertime Skin

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