Sunflower

If you use sunscreen - and you should - chances are you’re doing it wrong. First, your sunscreen has probably expired. If it’s been in the medicine cabinet eighteen months, it may still be good. If it’s more than two years old, or if it’s been in the garage or the glove compartment, toss it. Second, you’re probably not wearing it regularly. If you think sunscreen is just for the beach, think again. Third, you’re not using it liberally enough, and not applying it often enough. Even if you trowel it on, when you’re swimming or sweating, you need to reapply frequently. Are you using a chemical or a physical sun block? It makes a difference. The physical kinds give immediate protection, but chemical sunscreens should be applied thirty minutes BEFORE going out. Think your clothes will protect you? Nope. Your favorite white T-shirt is probably an SPF 7. So what do I recommend? No idea. Personally, I plan to hide indoors or under a big floppy hat until at least September.