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The Sun Safety Steps You Can Take to Enjoy Outdoor Fun All Summer Long

Every summer we happily welcome the warm weather and sunshine the season brings, but ensuring you and your loved ones are safe in the sun should be a top priority for everyone.

More people are diagnosed with skin cancer in the United States each year than all other cancers combined, with 1 in 5 Americans developing skin cancer by age 70. In fact, a person’s risk for melanoma doubles if he or she has had more than five sunburns.

To stay protected, apply a golf-ball sized portion of a broad-spectrum sunscreen at least 15 minutes before going out in the sun, and re-apply every two hours or immediately after swimming, sweating, or towel drying. In addition to sunscreen, you should wear protective clothing like a wide-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses.

It is important to incorporate sun protection into your routine year-round, and the Fourth of July serves as a timely reminder to practice sun safety so you and your family can enjoy worry-free fun outdoors all summer long!

Christina Saikus, Senior Brand Manager, Banana Boat Sunscreen, [email protected]

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