Experts from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute provide tips for reducing your risk of developing melanoma. More information on sun safety: http://blog.dana-farber.org/insight/2014/07/five-tips-for-staying-safe-in-the-sun/ More information on melanoma treatment and research: http://www.dana-farber.org/Adult-Care/Treatment-and-Support/Melanoma.aspx

2. Cloudy Days

3. Cloudy Days
Apply sunscreen even on cloudy days.
About 80% of ultra violet radiation
reaches the Earth through the clouds.

4. Sunscreen

5. Replace Your Sunscreen
Remember to check the expiration date
on your sunscreen.
Doctors recommend replacing it
every year.

6. How much
sunscreen
is enough?

7. Sunscreen
A shot glass worth of sunscreen, which
is about 2 tablespoons, is enough to
cover your face and other exposed
areas.

8. Seek shade

9. Avoid Excessive Exposure
The sun is strongest between
10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Seek shade during that time by going
indoors or covering up with an
umbrella.

10. Protect
your lips

11. Know Your Skin
If you have fair skin you are more susceptible to
burn; protect yourself accordingly.
Protect your lips by applying lip balm with
an SPF 15 or higher.