1.Let's not beat around the bush here. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US.
2. Approximately 9,500 people in the US are diagnosed with skin cancer every day, and exposure to natural (and artificial) UV light is a risk factor for all types of skin cancer, including melanoma. Thank you, sun. 😒
3.So preventing those UV rays from harming your skin cells is vital, which is where our good friend sunscreen comes into play.
4.Sunscreen comes in different forms, with spray-ons becoming increasingly popular. But the problem with spray-on sunblock is that most people think it's a hands-free option when it's quite the opposite.
5. Once it's sprayed on, YOU NEED TO RUB THAT SHIT IN.
6.You can't just spray directly onto your body and expect full coverage, especially on a windy day where you're spraying the wind more than you are your own body.
7. I mean, if you just read the back of any of the bottles, you will see clear instructions that say it needs to be rubbed in and spread evenly. Go look for yourself.
12. And if getting stripes and potentially cancer isn't enough to scare you, just know that according to Yale Medicine, "Ultraviolet radiation causes DNA changes in the skin that can lead to premature aging." But you probably already knew that.
13.And don't think UV light only hits you when you're lying out at the beach. Think about how sunlight touches you in the car, from your windows at home, while you're on a walk, on a cloudy day, etc.
14.This is all to say, I'm happy if you use sunscreen at all; but if you are really trying to make it worth your time, make sure you're at least applying it properly.
15.Your skin, and potentially your life, depends on it.