Stay out of the sun at midday
You’ve probably been given the advice to wear sunscreen and avoid tanning beds, but your best bet might be to avoid the sun altogether when it’s at its strongest—especially in summer. ‘Refrain from going to the beach when the sun is high in the sky,’ said Geoffrey Kabat, PhD, a senior epidemiologist at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Health System.
‘Depending on how fair your skin is, this might be from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.’ If you do venture outside, consider the color of your clothing: Bright colors like red and yellow as well as dark ones absorb more UV rays, which protects your skin. Also, wear tightly woven fabrics to prevent the sun from shining through.
