Luckily, there are so many different formulations — from SPF moisturizers, to sun sticks, to UV-protecting powders — available, so you can easily fit a broad-spectrum sunscreen into your morning routine. Just take the time to find which product(s) work best for you and your habits to ensure you'll actually use it every day.

You might even want to combine your products to keep your routine streamlined — for example, you could apply a product that doubles as a sunscreen and a facial moisturizer, or swap a tinted sunscreen for your regular foundation.

When it comes down to it, make SPF your skin care priority. So you should look for products that list sunscreen as a primary active ingredient — and always be conscious of product labeling: Look specifically for the words "broad spectrum" and ensure that the SPF is 30 or higher. (Lots of lotions and tanning oils marketed for sun care do not actually meet this standard of protection, so you need to be careful.)

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Don't be too scared of the sun, though: Life should be enjoyed to its fullest, and exposure to nature in all of her forms — the sun included — is good for the mind, body, and soul. The key is to take steps to support and protect your skin through daily SPF application (an re-applications, of course).

Plus, you can go above and beyond sunscreen use — for example, if you're looking to hit the beach, enjoy the view and sound of the crashing waves... from under an umbrella. Or, if you're hiking up mountains to picnic with friends, wear a broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses. You can even get special window treatments for your living area to cut down on incidental UV exposure.

Lastly, make sure to visit a board-certified dermatologist at least once a year for a skin cancer screening and up-to-date guidance on general skin health. Our skin is tasked with the important and constant job of protecting us, so protect it back — and wear sunscreen daily.

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