Be Summer Safe: Top 5 Sunscreens Coloradans Should Be Using

Summertime in Colorado means that not only will Coloradans be outside more, but people will be coming to the state to visit. With our higher elevation, you should do your utmost to protect your skin.

How Are Colorado's Skin Cancer Rates?

According to Axios, Colorado is in line with the national average when it comes to the amount of new cases of melanoma each year. That's good news on the whole, but nobody wants to be diagnosed, at all. Proper sunscreen, along with proper application can help alleviate "skin cancer" fears.

You or someone you know have probably had moles checked out; I have a ton of moles. I did have a case of basil cell carcinoma once; I had it removed and all is well, but you better believe I take care to use good sunscreen and lots of it.

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The team at MountainFieldGuide.com, a site dedicated to all things related to mountain exploration, did some thorough research as to what sunscreens are best. These folks get very high up in the mountains, so if they recommend something, it should be even better for those of us not that far up.

Using Sunscreen Correctly Will Help Prevent Health Issues

A couple of other things to keep in mind are to really get the sunscreen into your skin, don't just "throw some on;" rub it in, deep. Also, put the sunscreen on before you are actually out in the sun. Give it a little time to "seep in." When I go for an outdoor activity in summer, I put the sunscreen on, then start the car.