How to not get sunburnt

Being sun burnt is a painful and unpleasant experience. It can also lead to more problems, like the dreaded skin cancer. You need to know how to protect yourself so here are some tips.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• sunscreen
• spf moisturizer
• spf makeup
• a hat
• sunglasses

1. Always wear sunscreen!! At least of a SPF 25 or higher, and don't think for a second that just because you have it on you aren't prone to burns! Also, keep reapplying it through out the day so it doesn't wear off.

2. Ladies make sure when you buy moisturizer it has SPF in it. Your husbands, sons, dads, brothers, whatever can still use moisturizers without feeling to girlie.

3. Also, ladies try to buy foundation that has SPF in it. There are some out there you just have to look for it! It will help in the long run.

4. If your going to be outside for an extended time take a hat with you. Your scalp is prone to burn too, and it needs protected as much as the rest of you.

5. Don't stay out in the sun for long periods of time. Then you'll up your risks of getting burnt.

Tips & Warnings

• Re apply moisturizer as needed through out the day.
• Dont buy SPF 4 whats the point?
• No Tan is a healthy tan!

[Melanieee]

on 8/8/2008 Ugh, I got a horrible sunburn this summer. Luckily I didn't peel!

[bmerritt]

on 8/1/2008 This is very important information that more people should pay attention to. Skin cancer is way too common these days, and it can easily be avoided by simply following your steps.

[bmerritt]

on 8/1/2008 This is very important information that more people should pay attention to. Skin cancer is way too common these days, and it can easily be avoided by simply following your steps.