The Benefits
By protecting your skin from the sun today, you can prevent skin cancer later in life. Most skin cancer appears after age 50, but damage from the sun starts at a young age.
Skin cancer is almost 100% curable if it’s found early and treated right away. That’s why it’s a good idea to check your skin for new growths or other signs of cancer.
Staying out of the sun and using sunscreen can also help prevent:
- Wrinkles
- Blotchy or spotty skin
- Other damage caused by the sun
Watch this slide show on sun damage
to help you recognize the signs of too much sun.
