Now that summer is in full swing in the Great Lakes State, most of us will be enjoying alot of time outside in the sun.  It is very important to keep skin protected from the suns damaging rays.  Even brief periods in direct sunlight, i.e. driving in the car with the windows down, short walks, and sitting by a window in direct sunlight, can cause damage to skin. 

 The FDA reccommends for the average adult a golf ball size ounce of sunscreen per every 2 hours.  For children, sunscreen SPF 15 or higher needs to be applied every 2 hours from 10:00am until 4:00pm if they are going to be outside all day.  A product labeled “broad spectrum” is best, as it blocks both UVA and UVB rays.  One that doesn’t will only block UVB rays. 

Protective clothing and wide brimmed hats also should be worn, limiting exposure.  To see more information on this topic, and a list of the 9 best rated sunscreen products, visit WebMD’s website.