7 Sun Protection Mistakes You Didn't Know You Were Making

The tough part about avoiding most forms of cancer? Many factors, like genetics and diet, can play a role, so it's hard to figure out what keeps you safe. But skin cancer is different. It's one of the only cancers that, experts say, you can almost always dodge, because scientists are confident about what causes it. About 86% of melanoma (the most deadly type of skin cancer) cases are due to UV rays, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. Sun exposure is something you can control, but you may need to take your prevention plan to the next level. Start using these tips—today.