Directions For sunscreen use: • apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure • reapply at least every 2 hours • use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating • Sun Protection Measures. Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a Broad Spectrum SPF value of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: o limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. o wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses • children under 6 months of age: Ask a doctor