{"id":40946,"date":"2026-07-06T11:19:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T16:19:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/benefits\/?p=40946"},"modified":"2026-07-08T08:33:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T13:33:27","slug":"how-to-select-a-sunscreen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/benefits\/how-to-select-a-sunscreen\/","title":{"rendered":"How to select a sunscreen"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"40946\" class=\"elementor elementor-40946\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2d3a7f3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2d3a7f3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-56af39c\" data-id=\"56af39c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b6f4f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b6f4f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Choosing the right sunscreen can help reduce your risk of skin cancer. Sunscreen is an important tool in the fight against skin cancer, including melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.<\/p><p>Did you know 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime? The American Academy of Dermatology recommends choosing a sunscreen that says:<\/p><p><strong>Broad Spectrum<\/strong> &#8211; A broad spectrum sunscreen protects the skin from ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, both of which cause cancer.<\/p><p><strong>SPF 30 or higher<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; SPF is how well a sunscreen protects you from sunburn. It is recommended you use SPF 30 or higher.<\/p><p><strong>Water Resistant<\/strong> &#8211; It is recommended that your sunscreen lasts for 40-80 minutes. Sunscreens are not waterproof or sweatproof and need to be reapplied every two hours or after swimming or sweating.<\/p><p>One ounce of sunscreen, enough to fill a shot glass, is considered the amount needed to cover the exposed areas of the body. Remember, sunscreen alone cannot fully protect you. In addition, seek shade and wear sun-protective clothing, including a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, whenever possible.<\/p><p>To learn more about skin cancer prevention and detection, talk to a board-certified dermatologist or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aad.org\/public\/public-health\/skin-cancer-awareness\">SpotSkinCancer.org<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing the right sunscreen can help reduce your risk of skin cancer. Sunscreen is an important tool in the fight against skin cancer, including melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Did you know 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime? 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