How to choose the best sunscreen to protect yourself and your family [Video]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – We’re a few weeks away from the first day of summer but here in the Carolinas, the sun is already beating down on us.

You may be seeing recent videos from some social media influencers claiming sunscreen is not the answer, but health experts disagree: While the sun is a good source of vitamin D, doctors say that, like anything, too much of it can be dangerous.

According to The Skin Cancer Foundation, regular daily use of SPF 15 sunscreen can reduce your risk of developing cancer by 40 to 50%.

The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using a product with an SPF 30 or higher.

The FDA also recommends re-applying at least every two hours, or more often if you’re swimming or sweating.

You should also be sure to read sunscreen labels; only products that pass the FDA’s broad-spectrum requirements, and actually protect against UVA …