Skin cancer affects 1 in 5 Americans during their lifetime. Taking preventative measures can help reduce the risk of developing skin cancer so check out these tips to stay healthy!

1. 4 Ways to Prevent Skin
Cancer
Did you know skin cancer is the most common form
of cancer in the United States? Each year there are
more new cases of skin cancer than breast, prostate,
lung and colon cancers combined!

2. Shade
Anytime you are outdoors, try to stay out of direct
sunlight. Staying under shade like an umbrella or a
tree will help block harmful UV rays from damaging
your skin.

3. Avoid Tanning Beds
Artificial tans from tanning beds still emit the same UV
rays that the sun does and if you frequent tanning
beds, the risk of skin cancer tremendously increases.
The short exposure in a tanning bed mimics hours of
sunbathing in just minutes, accelerating the
damaging affects UV rays can have on the skin.

4. Sunscreen
Apply natural sunscreen for body parts exposed to
sunlight. Sunscreen can prevent skin cancer and
reduce the risk of developing melanoma.

5. Hats
Baseball caps, garden hats and large brimmed hats
can also protect against harmful UV rays from the sun.
Also, stay covered up to shield your skin.