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| This beauty goes a step further to protect her skin from the sun by wearing a hat. |
Despite all the advanced formulas of sunscreen and higher grades of protection that cover UVA and UVB light that we use, why is it the skin cancer in America seems to be on the rise? The reasons are many from our obsession with how great a deep tan looks to just simply using our sunscreens in the wrong way.
For instance, how many of us just open the bottle, tube or spray on what we believe is enough to sufficiently coat the skin when we are in reality leaving our skin vulnerable? One ounce or half a shot glass is what is recommended, but who takes a shot glass with them when you need to reapply somewhere? You can compare that to a generous quarter size dollop of sunscreen lotion per each body part that needs to be rubbed in thoroughly. Sprays need enough to make sure that the liquid is gleaming once you finish rubbing. If you prefer a stick, you need to go over each body part using a back and forth motion at least twice to keep your skin safe.
