Basics advices to protect your skin:

• Daily use of sun protector with 30 FPS or more. Apply 30 minutes before sun exposure and re-apply every four hours.
• Avoid prolonged sun exposure, specially between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.
• Take shelter under trees or anything that might provide protection from the sun.
• If exposed to the sun, wear clothes that protect you: long sleeve shirts, hats, sunglasses with UV protection, etc.
• Avoid tanning, both natural and artificial.
• Do not expose new borns to the sun. Sunblock should only be applied on babies 6 months or older.
• Visit your doctor every year for a professional skin health assessment.
• Self Assessment: it can be helpful for early detection of skin cancer, should be performed on a monthly basis.