“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin may not have been talking about your skin, but he very well could have.
The weather in West Central Ohio may have skipped spring and went right into summer, and people are ready to shake off winter and get outside and enjoy the sun. But doctors are suggesting to prevent future problems, like skin cancer, to apply an ounce of sunscreen SPF 30 or higher, twenty minutes before you head outside and reapplying every two hours. Plus avoiding certain times of day will also help reduce the risk of skin damage.
“If you can actually avoid the high noon hours, it’s advantageous to you. So avoiding time to do major things between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., seeking shade when you are out during those time frames. The cloud cover is not a protection. That is actually for sure, knowing that you are going out, 20 minutes prior put on your sunscreen,” explained Dr. Jennifer Breedlove, LMHS Dermatologist.
Breedlove says people could also look at breathable clothing and hats to help protect yourselves from the sun.
