Use sunscreen every day
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, so you better wear sunscreen every day, whether it’s summer or winter. Unfortunately, two in ten Americans will be diagnosed with this type of cancer.
According to Dr. Mona Gohara, Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Dermatology at Yale School of Medicine, “ninety percent of the signs of aging and 90 percent of skin cancers come from unprotected daily exposure to ultraviolet light.”
“It’s raining, it’s snowing, I’m in the car, I have darker skin—for all these reasons, people may not think they need to wear sunscreen, but it’s a big misconception. Wearing sunscreen every day is essential. It should be SPF 30 or higher. There’s a big selection of what people can wear, so find whatever works for you.”
