May 27 is Sunscreen Protection Day. It’s an excellent time
to review how well you’re preventing damage to your skin from the sun’s rays. It’s
lovely to be done (for now) with the ice and snow of winter, and it’s great to
enjoy the great outdoors without coats, mittens and boots. But it’s important
to remember ultraviolet rays can pose a serious risk to your health. To avoid
sunburn, skin cancer, sun spots and premature aging, liberally apply a sunscreen with a
high SPF rating. If you’re especially fair, consider clothing and hats that block
UV rays. You might even employ a parasol.
Bonus: Opticians recommend wearing sunglasses with 100% UV
protection whenever you’re outside in the daytime, regardless of the time of
year. On cloudy days UV rays go right through the clouds. On winter days, the
rays hit your eyes coming down, as well as reflecting back up from the snow.
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