MYTH: YOU CAN ONLY BURN IN THE SUMMER

Unfortunately, this is not the case and we all need to be vigilant year round with sun protection. The potential risk of harmful UV exposure, measured by the UV index, varies daily. It is a good idea to wear your sunscreen and protective clothing and to check out the UV index in your area whenever you are heading out for an extended period of time, no matter the season. See our blog post about sun exposure on cloudy days to learn more about the UV index and how you can check what is happening in your area!