Skin Cancer Prevention Tips For Women

Put On Sunscreen

Sunscreen is a woman’s best friend when it comes to enjoying the sunlight. It is a great way to prevent skin cancer! Sunscreen’s SPF is how long skin can be exposed to the sun before it will start to burn. Experts recommend using sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. Used properly, SPF 30 sunscreen will block 97 percent of the sun’s UV rays. Proper sunscreen application involves using a shot glass full for the body and applying it 30 minutes before going out into the sun. Sunscreen should also be reapplied every 2 hours and after swimming. Yes, even if it’s waterproof! It is much safer to reapply after being in the water.

Avoid Using UV Tanning Beds

Ultraviolet tanning beds, even when they’re used infrequently, can dramatically increase a woman’s risk of developing some form of skin cancer. Reports indicate it can triple the odds of melanoma, which is the most common type of skin cancer. Many UV tanning beds have bulbs that emit UV radiation that’s around 12 times stronger than the UV radiation from the sun’s rays. This is precisely why women should avoid using tanning beds to prevent skin cancer. Yes, they provide a nice tanned glow, but it’s not worth it! Instead, spray tans can offer the glow as well with far less of a risk attached. They must, of course, be used correctly. This means looking at the directions and talking to professionals!