Sun Safety and Skincare Checklist

15 items · Health · Easy difficulty · 10 min

Daily sun protection and quick skin checks to keep you safe in the sun.

• 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.

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