#SunSafeSelfie

Sun-safe skin is always in! Use a combination of sun-safe strategies to protect yourself from sun damage today and lower your risk of skin cancer in the future.

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Nearly 5 million people are treated for skin cancer each year in the United States. Skin cancer can be serious, expensive, and sometimes even deadly.

When spending time outdoors, simple options—like staying in the shade, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and a long-sleeved shirt, and using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher—can lower your chances of getting skin cancer and protect against signs of sun damage such as wrinkles and age spots.

Show Us Your #SunSafeSelfie!

Show us your #SunSafeSelfie and join the conversation to raise awareness about the benefits of sun protection!

  • Photograph yourself using sun protection.
  • Post it on social media and tag it with #SunSafeSelfie.
  • Practice what you post! (Plan ahead before outdoor activities, so you’re always prepared to stay sun-safe.)

#SunSafeSelfie Photo Gallery

Check out our gallery of #SunSafeSelfie photos below. Click on each picture for more information.

Dawn Holman, Avid Reza, Jane Henley, Dara Schlueter, Kim Smith, and Leslie Ross
Division of Cancer Prevention and Control (DCPC) Staff

DCPC staff take a #SunSafeSelfie after enjoying lunch together in the shade.

Lisa Richardson wearing sun protection gear.
Lisa's #SunSafeSelfie

Dr. Lisa Richardson doing the right thing!

Photo of Demetrius Parker and Taylor Simmons
Demetrius Parker with Taylor Simmons

Demetrius (left) hangs out with college golf sensation Taylor Simmons while being sun-safe. Taylor is wearing a wide-brimmed golf hat to shade his face, ears, and neck from harmful UV rays. Demetrius wears a hat and sunglasses. “Don’t intentionally tan to change your skin tone. Just be your #SunSafeSelf,” Demetrius advises.

Child wearing sun protection gear sitting in a chair.
Baby’s #SunSafeSelfie

Baby showing off her sun-safe style with a wide-brimmed hat and swimsuit with sleeves.

Photo of Ravi, Taylor, and Neil staying sun-safe while visiting the Taj Majal.
Taj Majal #SunSafeSelfie

Ravi, Taylor, and Neil staying sun-safe while visiting the Taj Mahal.

Photo of Rob and Qaiser stopping for a quick #SunSafeSelfie while exploring the Grand Canyon.
Rob and Qaiser

Rob and Qaiser stopping for a quick #SunSafeSelfie while exploring the Grand Canyon.

Photo of Mary and Dave safely enjoying a sunny day at Niagara Falls.
Mary and Dave

Mary and Dave safely enjoying a sunny day at Niagara Falls.

Girl staying sun safe while enjoying time at the beach in Hansville, Washington.
Girl’s #SunSafeSelfie

Girl staying sun-safe while enjoying time at the beach in Hansville, Washington.

Photo of Laura and Jess promoting sun safety at the Society for Behavioral Medicine annual meeting.
Laura and Jess

Laura and Jess promoting sun safety at the Society for Behavioral Medicine annual meeting.

Friends staying sun-safe on their hike.
Friends’ #SunSafeSelfie

Friends staying sun-safe on their hike.

Meg Watson with husband and child wearing sun protection gear.
Family #SunSafeSelfie

Family enjoying time together in the shade.

Bev and Dariun wearing sun protection gear.
Bev and Dariun’s #SunSafeSelfie

Bev and Dariun wearing sun protection gear.

Child wearing sun protection gear and blowing bubbles.
Child’s #SunSafeSelfie

Boy staying sun-safe while blowing bubbles.

Dariun wearing sun protection gear while fishing.
Dariun’s #SunSafeSelfie

Dariun wearing sun protection gear while fishing.

Baby staying sun-safe in a swing.
Baby #SunSafeSelfie

Baby staying sun-safe in a swing.

Bobbie staying in the shade while enjoying beautiful views in Grand Teton National Park.
Bobbie’s #SunSafeSelfie

Bobbie staying in the shade while enjoying beautiful views in Grand Teton National Park.

Baby keeping it cool with a wide-brimmed hat and shades.
Baby’s #SunSafeSelfie

Baby keeping it cool with a wide-brimmed hat and shades.

Photo of Demetrius Parker
Demetrius Parker with Wide-Brimmed Golf Hat

Demetrius takes a #SunSafeSelfie while sporting his new UV-protective, wide-brimmed golf hat to help cover his face, ears, and neck from harmful UVA/UVB rays, and wears sunglasses to protect his eyes. “Now, if only these precautions would help me hit the ball long and straight! Have fun this summer on the course and stay sun-safe,” he says.

MaryBeth and Brandon wearing wide-brimmed hats and rash guards at the beach.
MaryBeth and Brandon’s #SunSafeSelfie

MaryBeth and Brandon wearing wide-brimmed hats and rash guards at the beach.

Bob wearing his wide-brimmed hat while checking out Half Dome in Yosemite National Park.
Bob’s #SunSafeSelfie

Bob wearing his wide-brimmed hat while checking out Half Dome in Yosemite National Park.

Girl showing off her sun-safe style at the pool with a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses.
Child’s #SunSafeSelfie

Girl showing off her sun-safe style at the pool with a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses.

The Peters family staying sun-safe at the beach.
Peters Family’s #SunSafeSelfie

The Peters family staying sun-safe at the beach.

A family showing off their wide-brimmed hats.
Family's #SunSafeSelfie

A family showing off their wide-brimmed hats.