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A  Sun Hat Will Help Protect Your Skin

Sun Hats can help shield your skin from the sun’s UV rays.  Wear a hat for the sun with a wide brim all the way around that shades your face, ears, and the back of your neck for the most protection.

If you choose to wear a baseball cap as your outdoor sun hat, you should also protect your ears and the back of your neck by wearing clothing that covers those areas, using sunscreen with at least SPF 15, or by staying in the shade.

Best Material for a Sun Hat

A tightly woven fabric, such as canvas, works best for SPF hats to protect your skin from UV rays. When possible, avoid straw sun hats with holes that let sunlight through.

Does the Color of my Sun Protection Hat Matter?

The amount of shade offered by a particular outdoor sun hat appears to be its most important prevention characteristic. If a darker hat is an option, though, it may offer even more UV protection.

What kind of Sun Hats have worked for you?  Please comment.