We’ve got you covered. Class is in session at Healthier U with these “safer sunning” tips:

•    Wear sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 15 – even on cloudy days.

•    Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Ideally it should be hypoallergenic so it doesn’t cause a rash or clog your pores.

•    Apply thick layers of sunscreen and frequently.  Be sure to reapply after a couple of hours.

•    And lather on some more after swimming or sweating.

•    Take frequent breaks and get out of the sun.  Rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

•    Wear a hat with a brim and sunglasses that provide 100% protection against ultraviolet radiation

•    Certain medications, such as antibiotics used to treat acne and birth control pills, can increase your sun sensitivity. Ask your doctor about the effects of these medications and what you should do.

•    And avoid tanning ‘accelerators’ or tanning pills that claim to speed up the body’s production of melanin or darken the skin. There’s no proof they work and aren’t approved by government agencies for tanning purposes.