[lynn P.]

I saw this pic/article and it really hit home for me. I'm not a tanner although I did get a tan when I was a teenager. For me its a challenge to go that extra step and put sunscreen daily...especially on the face. Even on cloudy days its important. Its also important to put the right amount, otherwise you won't be getting the sun protection level on the bottle.

http://www.besthealthmag.ca/blog/pos...g-you-will-now

[Nicks_Nose]

I have seen people who have lived in hot dry climate and their skin was very leathery due to sun exposure. I have never been a sun worshipper, but, I love to soak up sunlight for fighting depression. Sunblock and sun protection have always appealed to me simply because of the scents in them. I am also pleased to say that, even though I have had oily skin, sun block does not cause break-outs. I also love wearing hats of many styles so that has helped also.

[lynn P.]

Good for you with taking care of your skin Nicks Nose. I never used to like the feeling of sunscreen on my face, especially when you want to wear makeup too - felt too oily. Good thing they make good non greasy ones for the face. Forgot to mention, don't forget to put some on the ears if you/loved ones have short hair. I know 2 acquaintances who had some cancerous areas removed on the ears.

[Marla500]

Wow! sometimes it's hard to stay out of the sun, it feels so good. I did go out and get a hat though after I went out for a few minutes and already felt my face burning. I also put on a loose cotton shirt, the button up kind, to protect my arms and neck (before I got the hat) and was surprised to find it helped keep me cool, I guess between the sweat (sorry) and the air flow it had a cooling effect. thanks for the good reminder Lynn!!

[Seshat]

Thanks for the info, Lynn. A few years ago I read (can't remember where) most people forget to put sunscreen on the ears because even if they have short hair they assume that hair will protect them. The article recommended putting sunscreen on the ears first (before any other body parts) in order to make a good habit out of it.

I put lip goo on, that's it. spf 30 or so. My old hide is pretty immune otherwise...[i hope] I never burn but my sister and I brown like buns. It's weird. I look like a Mediterranean feller towards the end of summer.

[Travelinglady]

I appreciate sunscreen more in general because my hubby has had skin cancer on the back of his neck. His doc told him he needs to use it.

[Nicks_Nose]

You are right, I never think of the ears and i have very short hair. I wonder could they make hair mousse with sunblock? My hair is very fine on top and my scalp shows through easier now. I guess for now, the hats will do.

[gma45]

Thanks for the info LynnP. always good to have this reminder! A lot of make-up now days does have sun protection in it so that is a help for the face. I love wearing hats too!

[Trippin2.0]

Skin cancer is 1 of the main reasons I'm glad to be brown, PLUS, I love the sun, it would suck if I was a burner. Good info lynn, thanks for sharing, my daughter looks like a porcellain (sp) doll, and she doesn't like sunscreen 1 bit! I needed some reinforcement

[Madam_Anne]

I'm very pale... I burn just driving to the grocery store, my poor arm! I always wear spf 50, if for no other reason than to protect my tattoos LOL. I avoid the sun anyway, it makes me very sick.

May 25th was 'Don't Fry Day'.

To help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness and to remind everyone to protect their skin while enjoying the outdoors.

http://www.skincancerprevention.org/node/282

I figure I spent over 30 years in a part of the world that isn't exactly ridden with fine weather. When I moved to where I am now I was stunned at the heat and great weather. I haven't tanned purposefully before but have for about the last 5 years. And a year or two when I first got here. Yes the whole blanket in the backyard/radio/cold drinks etc. Most years I was too busy to consider the sun or at a stage where I didn't want to be out much regardless.

I feel like a noid somewhat but I just can't get over how dark I get. I'm a white feller...Irish/English roots and not dark complected to begin with. Like i said earlier...I don't burn easily I just get brown...really fast. No special goop no nothing...just skin and sun. I expect I'll do it again this year as I'm not working right now. Probably won't do it too many more times. To the extent I've been doing it anyway. It DOES make ones skin look better to have a LITTLE sun even tho the risks are there.

I'll be pretty dark this time nxt month. Actually at Xmas the doc who took out my gall bladder asked me if I'd just got back from down south. Heh...I told him it was from the summer...dunno if he believed me. I guess I was still pretty dark.