How to Not Get Tan

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Use SPF 30 or higher sunscreen every day, regardless of the weather.. Avoid being outside while the sun is at its strongest.. Wear a large, floppy hat and UV sunglasses when you're outside.

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Use SPF 30 or higher sunscreen every day, regardless of the weather.

Step 1

Use SPF 30 or higher sunscreen every day, regardless of the weather.

2

Avoid being outside while the sun is at its strongest.

Step 2

Avoid being outside while the sun is at its strongest.

3

Wear a large, floppy hat and UV sunglasses when you're outside.

Step 3

Wear a large, floppy hat and UV sunglasses when you're outside.

4

Find shade or use an umbrella if you have to be outside.

Step 4

Find shade or use an umbrella if you have to be outside.

5

Choose darker, closely-woven clothing to keep the sun off of your skin.

Step 5

Choose darker, closely-woven clothing to keep the sun off of your skin.

6

Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours while you're being active outdoors.

Step 6

Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours while you're being active outdoors.

7

Wear protective clothing even when it's warm outside.

Step 7

Wear protective clothing even when it's warm outside.

8

Plan ahead based on the activity you'll be doing.

Step 8

Plan ahead based on the activity you'll be doing.

9

Protect your skin even when it's windy, cloudy, or cool outdoors.

Step 9

Protect your skin even when it's windy, cloudy, or cool outdoors.

10

Be aware of surfaces that reflect sunlight more strongly.

Step 10

Be aware of surfaces that reflect sunlight more strongly.

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