What's Your SPF IQ?
Sun-kissed skin may be a summer must-have, but to make sure you soak up rays safely, we sat down with dermatologist and skin cancer expert Dr. Wendy Long to get the facts straight. Take this quiz to test your sunscreen smarts.
By Koryn Kennedy
Sun-kissed skin may be a summer must-have, but make sure you soak up rays safely. Take this quiz to test your sunscreen smarts.
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Seriously at Risk
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We hate to break it to you, but smearing on a few drops of SPF 8 every now and then is not going to cut it. Skin cancer is the most common cancer among women between the ages of 20 and 29. "One in five Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime," says Dr. Long, "and my skin cancer patients are getting younger and younger."
The first step is to get a skin cancer screening to ensure that you haven't already developed something dangerous. Then, stock up on sunscreen and use it every time you expose your skin to UVA or UVB rays. Be sure to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 50+ and make sure you use plenty of it.
Dr. Long recommends:
Physical Blocker: Neutrogena Pure and Free Liquid SPF 50
Chemical Blocker: La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid for Face
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A Good Start
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You know that you need to protect yourself from the sun's harmful rays, but you should be a little more diligent when it comes to actually doing it. Applying sunscreen every morning is a great first step, but reapplying throughout the day is just as important. To get the full benefits from your sunscreen, you must cover skin consistently every two to three hours.
Just because you're not standing directly in the sun doesn't mean you're safe. "Make sure you apply sunscreen to all exposed areas, if you are going to be by a window for long periods of time, not just when you are at the beach" says Dr. Long, who notes that Americans often develop skin cancer on the left sides of their faces, neck and arms due to prolonged sun exposure while driving.
Dr. Long recommends:
Physical Blocker: California Baby SPF 30 + Sunscreen Lotion, Super Sensitive
Chemical Blocker: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock, SPF 55
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Sun Savvy
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You're aware of the risks and know the only way to fend off skin cancer is by protecting yourself from both UVB and UVA rays at all times. You know you need to reapply sunscreen during prolonged exposure and understand how much to use for maximum protection. But Dr. Long has a few tips for even the more diligent among us: "Make sure you apply sunscreen on your ears and apply sunscreen all the way up to your hairline — you'd be surprised how often I find skin cancer on the ears and along the hairline."
Dr. Long recommends:
Physical Blocker: Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen, Regular, SPF 30+
Chemical Blocker: La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid for Face
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