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| | | | | Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, 1 in 5 Americans will develop it at some point during their lifetime. | | Especially as we enter the sunny summer season, we want to remind you that protecting your skin from sun damage goes a lot deeper than slapping on sunscreen. So, today, let's sort fact from fiction when it comes to sun protection to help you better care for your skin (and overall) health. | | | | | | | Safety first,
Morgan Mandriota
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Morgan Mandriota
June 11, 2025 • 3 min read | | | | | | | |
| |  | | | | Protect your skin this summer by arming yourself with facts | | Myth: You don't need sunscreen indoors. | | Fact: Some types of UV rays penetrate car, home, and office windows, leaving you susceptible to potential risks while inside. An older 2016 study found that windshields blocked an average of 96% of UVA rays, but side windows blocked as little as 44%. Researchers suggested this may be the cause of increased skin cancer on the left side of the face (the side that faces the window when driving). | | Myth: A light tan is healthy. | | Fact: There's a long-held misconception that a "base tan" in the early summer months can protect against sunburn. This is not the case. A tan — at any level — still damages your skin cells and can increase your risk of cancer. | | Myth: Waterproof sunscreens are 100% waterproof. | | Fact: While some sunscreens are water-resistant, no completely waterproof products exist. Some amount of protection will wash off when you sweat or swim. So, it's essential to dry off and reapply after exercising or going in the water (in addition to reapplying every 2 hours). | | Myth: All sunscreens are created equal. | | Fact: Though no sunscreen can offer 100% protection from potential skin damage, certain products are more effective than others based on ingredients and sun protection factor (SPF) level. For the best defense against UVA and UVB rays, Angela Casey, MD, recommends using sunscreen that is broad-spectrum, at least 30 SPF, and has zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. | | Myth: You're safe from the sun when you're in the shade. | | Fact: Though sitting under a shady tree, awning, or umbrella can provide a shield from the sun, it doesn't negate the need for SPF. The same goes for wearing a wide-brimmed hat. This is because the sun reflects off of sand, water, and other outside surfaces. | | | | | | | | | | SPF 💯 | | | | | | |  | | La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen, SPF 100 | | This option is safe for sensitive skin and offers impressive broad-spectrum SPF 100 protection. It's also free of oxybenzone, one of the more controversial sunscreen ingredients. However, one drawback of this product is the price tag. Those few ounces of formula are on the more expensive side, but effectively protecting your skin is priceless! | | | Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Now's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Now are owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | How did you feel about this newsletter? | | | | Email wellnesswire@healthline.com with comments related to this newsletter or topics you'd like to see in future editions. The newsletter editors read every message that lands in our inbox — yes, really! We look forward to hearing from you. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Until next time, |  | Take care of yourself, and we'll see
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