PROTECT
TIMING
HATS
The ACS notes that
The ACS notes that
Hats with a brim that is at
there are no safe UV
UV rays are at their
least two to three inches
rays, so it’s imperative
strongest in the middle
all around protects
that people take UV
of the day between the
vulnerable areas such as
protection seriously.
hours of 10 a.m. and 4
the eyes, forehead, nose,
The following are some
p.m., so staying inside
ears, and scalp. Choose
of the many ways to
during these hours can
a hat with a dark, non-
protect yourself while
protect your skin. This is
reflective underside, as
still enjoying sunny days
important in the spring
such a hat can lower
outdoors.
and summer, as the ACS
the amount of UV rays
says UV rays are stronger
that reach the face from
in these seasons.
reflective surfaces.
summer
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