Remember to protect your skin each day by using sunscreen to block harmful ultraviolet rays.

In as little as 15 minutes UV rays can damage your skin. Even in cloudy conditions UV rays are in the atmosphere, administrator of Washington County Public Health Danielle Pettit-Majewski encourages you to make using sunscreen a regular habit, “I think one misconception is that you only need sunscreen when it’s sunny. And you actually still can get sunburnt even if there are clouds out. So I wouldn’t make your determination to put sunscreen on yourself or your children based on what the weather is necessarily doing, I would make it a part of your regular habit.” She also advises to reapply sunscreen about every two hours and use the lotions, not sprays, to ensure even application and to prevent inhalation. She recommends an SPF of 15 or higher to protect your skin.

The most common type of cancer in the United States is skin cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The CDC advises using sunscreen, wearing hats, and staying in shade can all help reduce your exposure to harmful ultraviolet rays.