Practice%20Sun%20Safety%20Daily

1
Practice Sun Safety Daily
1
2
Remember the 5 Ss

• Slip
• Slop
• Slap
• Sunglasses
• Seek
• Say no

2
3
Slip

• Slip on a shirt
• A long-sleeved shirt is best. If you choose a
  short-sleeved shirt, be sure to apply sunscreen
  on the exposed skin

3
4
Slop

• Slop on sunscreen.
• Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF)
  of 15 or higher.
• Sunscreen needs to be generously applied at least
  30 minutes before sun exposure.
• Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours and after
  swimming or sweating

4
5
Slap

• Slap on a hat
• The head and neck are common places for skin
  cancer to start
• For maximum protection, wear a hat with a 3-4
  inch brim all around.
• Be sure to sunscreen your ears and neck if you
  wear a smaller hat or baseball cap.

5
6
Sunglasses

• Wrap on sunglasses.
• Sunglasses protect the eyes and skin around the
  eyes.
• Choose sunglasses that block 100 of both UVA and
  UVB rays.

6
7
Seek

• Seek shade.
• Because the suns UV rays are most intense
  between 10 AM and 4 PM, outdoor activities should
  be minimized during this time
• If you are outside during this time, find some
  shade, and keep cool under a tree, umbrella, or
  structure.

7
8
Say no

• Say no to artificial rays.
• Do not use indoor tanning beds, booths, and
  sunlamps.
• Artificial rays are sources of artificial UV
  radiation.
• Indoor tanning devices are not safe!

8
9
Remember the 5 Ss

• Slip
• Slop
• Slap
• Sunglasses
• Seek
• Say no

9