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This summer---beaches around the world will be filled with sun worshippers. But as good as it looks and feels---if you overdo it---there can be a sobering side effect to soaking up the sun.

“The number one Risk is skin cancer. Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer and 90 percent of it is caused by sun exposure.”

Lizette Galvan is the lead medical esthetician from Luminess Medi Spa in Del Mar, California. She says it’s equally important for all skin tones and types to wear the proper sunscreen---but some are more at risk than others.

“The lighter your skin is the more likely it is that you are going to get a sun burn and the more sunburns you have in your lifetime it actually doubles and triples your chances of having skin cancer.”

In fact, your chances of getting skin cancer are greater now than ever before. In the1900’s there was a 1 in 1500 risk of developing skin cancer. Today that number is an incredible 1 in 87 risk.

So the question is not whether or not sunscreen is a good idea—the question is with all the different kinds out there on the market---how in the world do you know which one is the best one?

“The most important thing to look for is ingredients like Zinc and Titanium Dioxide which protect you from the UVA and UVB rays.

a lot of people think they’re being protected by 15 and the SPF of a sunscreen is relative to the amount of time they’re spending in the sun so 15 is minimal, 30 is probably what you’re looking for but the real thing with sunscreen or the most important thing is reapplying it every 2 hours.”

Applying sunscreen to your skin is one thing—but there are other parts of the body that often get ignored, like your hair. There are some simple ways to prevent damage to your lovely locks from excessive sun, chlorine and salty ocean exposure. The most obvious way is to wear hats. But there are UV sun protection sprays for your hair that offer SPF 15 and higher. You also can’t forget about your eyes.

Well, as it turns out, the national consumer league provides these simple tips on what to look for when you when you’re looking for shades. Look for sunglasses that have 99-100 percent uv protection. Make sure they fit close to your face to prevent harmful rays from filtering in. You can see the other suggestions including good summer eye protection for your kids. Remember, their eyes are more prone to sun damage than adults.

These are just a few tips to keep in mind this summer. If you want to know more about how to recognize sun damaged skin—and what you can do about it---check out our new “Docshop Extra” report here on docshop.com. Jill Howard Docshop TV.