Wait — Sunscreen Isn’t Only for the Beach?

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After a frigid winter and rainy spring, summer is finally just around the corner, and you’re already thinking about how great you’re going to look sporting this year’s summer tan.

“I just need to burn a couple of times and then my skin will be golden — literally!” you say without even thinking of the consequences.

But think about this: When was the last time you applied sunscreen? How many times do you apply it every month, on average? In winter? Never, right?

What if I told you you should be applying sunscreen every single day no matter the weather, no matter the time of year? I’m sure it’s not so easy to convince you.

Most Americans hardly ever touch sunscreen until it makes its debut front and center on the shelves of local pharmacies after Memorial Day weekend in May. However, it’s rarely actively applied until it’s time to head off to the beach.

But did you know that more people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer each year than all other cancers combined? That’s a scary thought.

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Like deodorant and brushing your teeth, sunscreen should be applied daily to protect…