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# USA.gov Update: Be Sun Safe
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/sunscreens_0702140554/
- Published: 2014-07-02T18:45:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-15T14:16:56.000Z
- Description: For UV safety month, USA.gov advises broad spectrum, water resistant sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher, avoiding the sun between 10am and 2pm, and sunglasses with 100% UVA protection. The American Cancer Society estimates one American dies of skin cancer each hour.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: Environment, Health News, #vivvo-import

July is UV safety month, and it never hurts to have a reminder about the importance of being [sun-safe](http://1.usa.gov/1eVDUsm?ref=foodconsumer.org).

- Always [wear sunscreen](http://publications.usa.gov/USAPubs.php?PubID=2150&ref=foodconsumer.org): Make sure it offers “broad spectrum” protection, is water resistant, and has a SPF of at least 15 or higher.
- Limit sun exposure: If possible, avoid the sun between 10am and 2pm when its rays are strongest.
- Don’t forget your eyes: Wear sunglasses that offer 100% UVA protection

The American Cancer Society estimates that one American dies from skin cancer each hour. [Protect yourself](http://publications.usa.gov/USAPubs.php?PubID=566&ref=foodconsumer.org)! For information on sun safety and more, check out [USA.gov](http://www.usa.gov/?ref=foodconsumer.org).