HEALTH AWARENESS

Sun Protection Tips

(NAPSI)-Sun protection is an essential part of skin care health every day of the year, but it's especially important during the warmer months when people are outdoors more.

Here are a few skin protection tips for the whole family:

• Sunscreens vary in their ability to protect against UVA and UVB rays. Be sure to select one, like the new CVS/pharmacy Continuous Spray Sunblocks, with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 for adults and 30 for children.

• Pick up moisture-resistant sunscreens for longer-lasting protection on days you might swim or perspire heavily.

• Make it easier to reapply sun protection throughout the day by carrying a travel-size, like those found exclusively at CVS/pharmacy, in your handbag, golf bag or backpack.

• Keep children out of the sun when it is at its most dangerous, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. During those hours, move playtime into the shade.

Reapply sunscreen frequently. A travel-size sunscreen can make it easier to reapply whenever you need to.