The American Academy of Dermatology has some tips on how to apply sunscreen. Veuer's Elizabeth Keating has more.
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00:00Joyful is the time when you get to spend more time outside and also need to regularly apply
00:07sunscreen.
00:09The American Academy of Dermatology says we should use a sunscreen with at least an SPF
00:14of 30.
00:15Apply at least 15 minutes before going outside.
00:18It takes time to absorb and if you apply sunscreen for the first time of the day outside, you
00:23are already getting hit by harmful rays.
00:26Apply sunscreen to all skin, not covered by clothing.
00:30Dermatologist Dr. Corey Hartman tells HuffPost that top down is the way to go, quote, I recommend
00:36starting at the face and then working your way down the body to your feet so that you
00:41don't wind up with bacteria from your body on your face, unquote.
00:45Last but not least, don't forget to reapply every two hours or after going in the water
00:51or sweating.