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5. Wear the Right Clothing
Experts insist that sunscreen simply isn’t enough to ward off cancer-causing rays, and you stand a much better chance of escaping serious skin damage when you add a full layer of protective clothing. Dark colors and tight weaves or knits provide better protection, but specially-made photoprotective clothing is the very best choice.
If you don’t want to invest in an entire sun-specific wardrobe, choose clothing made out of synthetic fibers, like polyester, Lycra and nylon, which reflect UV light better than natural fibers like cotton. Be sure that any stretchy garments fit you properly – over-stretching will lower their UV protection – and don’t forget about your face and eyes: a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses will complete your sun-safe outfit.
Here are some ways to prevent melanoma, and what you can do to make sure any skin problems don’t grow into life-threatening situations.
