Beyond Sunscreen - Protecting Your Skin: Skin Health
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Beyond sunscreen
Because sunscreen and sunblock lotions can't protect you from all of the sun's rays, here are some other protective measures:
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wearing clothing made from tightly woven fabrics or those that absorb UV light
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avoiding the sun from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., when its rays are most intense
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wearing a wide-brimmed hat to keep UV rays off your face
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watching for news reports that give the UV index in your area.
| Last updated: | July 20, 2007 |
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