Sun Safety and Skincare Checklist

Check the UV index for your area

Use a weather app; UV 3+ means take extra precautions.

Plan outdoor time to avoid midday sun

Limit sun exposure between 10am and 4pm when possible.

Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen SPF 30+ to exposed skin

Cover face, ears, neck, tops of feet and hands.

Apply sunscreen 15 minutes before going outside

Let sunscreen absorb for best protection.

Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours and after swimming or sweating

Follow the label and reapply more often if active in water.

Choose a water-resistant sunscreen for swimming or heavy sweating

Look for products labeled 40 or 80 minutes water-resistant.

Check sunscreen expiration date and storage condition

Discard expired or changed-texture products.

Protect lips with SPF lip balm and reapply often

Use at least SPF 15 lip products and after eating or drinking.

Wear a wide-brim hat that shades face, neck, and ears

Choose a brim at least 3 inches for better coverage.

Wear UV-protective sunglasses (UV400 or wraparound)

Protect eyes and delicate skin around them.

Choose UPF clothing or a cover-up for prolonged sun exposure

Tightly woven fabrics and darker colors block more UV.

Avoid tanning beds and intentional indoor tanning

Tanning beds increase risk of skin cancer and aging.

Perform a monthly skin self-exam for new or changing spots

Look for new, changing, or bleeding moles or spots.

Examine front, back, scalp, palms and soles using mirrors

Use a hand mirror and full-length mirror for hard-to-see areas.

Photograph and track suspicious spots; consult dermatologist if they change

Note size, color, or shape changes and seek professional advice.