Most people know that excessive exposure to the sun’s UV rays can cause cancer. Even so, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. While sunscreen is a great tool, the best protection against skin cancer and premature skin aging brings us back to the not-so-sexy basics: cover up, find shade and avoid the sun from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. When selecting a sunscreen, choose one with “broad spectrum” protection and an SPF of 30 or higher, reapplying at least every two hours.
