Memorial Day weekend is nearly upon us, which means people will be heading to the beach and pools in droves, as the unofficial start of the summer begins. But along with soaking up the summer heat, comes the potential to soak up summer rays. While feeling the warmth of the sun feels great, it can also be dangerous. Left unprotected, harmful rays of the sun can lead to skin cancer, including the life-threatening melanoma skin cancer.
But with so many sunscreen choices available, how do you know which are the best?
Most importantly, you'll want to apply a sunscreen with either multi-spectrum or broad-spectrum coverage for both UVA and UVB. Most experts recommend a minimum of an SPF 15, but an SPF 30 is ideal. While controversial, many researchers admit that not everyone needs to use a sunscreen higher than 30, but exceptions do exist.
