As summer is approaching, people need to think about how to stay safe in the sun! as everyone should know, extreme exposure to the sunlight can cause life risking illnesses such as skin cancer and left to deal with the dreaded sunburn.

The following article is about the best sunscreens to use to avoid sunscreen and what to do if you do get sunburned.

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, people should wear a broad spectrum sunscreen, to protect oneself against wrinkles and sunburn.

The sunscreen should be SPF 30 or higher, and water resistant. American Academy of Dermatology recommends the following:

Tula Protect + Glow, SPF 30, Supergoop Play Everyday sunscreen lotion SPF 50, Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer/Tinted Daily Defense SPF 30, MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème SPF 50, and CeraVe Tinted Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30. These sunscreens are highest rated for people with sensitive skin.

What happens if someone does in fact get sunburned?

The AAD recommends taking cold showers, using aloe vera or soy, and taking aspirin or ibuprofen to help reduce any swelling or redness. they also recommend to drink extra water to allow your skin to heal.