National Sunscreen Day 2026
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Sunscreen protects the skin from harmful UV rays which may cause skin cancer in the over or chronically exposed.
Sun bathing is said to make the skin more attractive by activating melanin, the pigments which cause that brown glow and darkening of the skin so many seek to attain these days.
Today is National Sunscreen Day.
The day promotes sun safety and skin cancer awareness as summer approaches.
Sunscreen products have a comparative index called "sun protection factor" which allows you to understand how much a particular product may offer in sun protection.
The usual and customary numbers range from SPF 50 downward with the higher numbers indicative of more protection. Lower numbers indicate less protection.
Conventional wisdom is to apply sunscreen and reapply as required to maintain coverage.
Also, if you sunbathe remember to turn so you won't burn.