#SunSafeSelfie

At a glance

Raise awareness about the benefits of sun protection!

Show Us Your #SunSafeSelfie!

Overview

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.)

Photo gallery

Check out our gallery of #SunSafeSelfie photos below.

Dawn Holman, Avid Reza, Jane Henley, Dara Schlueter, Kim Smith, and Leslie Ross
DCPC staff take a #SunSafeSelfie after having lunch in the shade.
Lisa Richardson wearing sun protection gear.
Dr. Lisa Richardson doing the right thing!
Photo of Demetrius Parker and Taylor Simmons
Demetrius (left) hangs out with college golf sensation Taylor Simmons while being sun-safe. Taylor is wearing a wide-brimmed golf hat. 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 showing off her sun-safe style with a wide-brimmed hat and swimsuit with sleeves.
Meg Watson with husband and child wearing sun protection gear.
Family enjoying time together in the shade.
Dariun wearing sun protection gear while fishing.
Dariun wearing sun protection gear while fishing.
Baby staying sun-safe in a swing.
Baby staying sun-safe in a swing.
Bob wearing his wide-brimmed hat while checking out Half Dome in Yosemite National Park.
Bob wearing his wide-brimmed hat while checking out Half Dome in Yosemite National Park.
The Peters family staying sun-safe at the beach.
The Peters family staying sun-safe at the beach.
A family showing off their wide-brimmed hats.
A family showing off their wide-brimmed hats.