Wear sunscreen the right way this summer by understanding SPF and the proper application process

When spending time out in the sun, it's vital to protect your skin by applying sunscreen.

Skin cancer is a leading type, with one in five Americans developing it in their lifetime, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Around 9,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer each day, according to the source. The most common types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma.

Although there are other underlying factors that can cause skin cancer...