Across
- 4. A condition that occurs when your body loses too much water.
- 6. A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating skin conditions.
- 7. The overall goal of hats, clothing, shade, and sunscreen.
- 10. A routine skin examination that can help detect skin cancer early.
- 11. A natural body defense that excessive UV exposure can temporarily weaken.
- 13. The amount of time your skin is subjected to sunlight.
- 15. A style of hat that provides extra protection for the face and neck.
- 18. The time of day when UV rays are usually at their strongest.
- 19. Eyewear designed to block harmful ultraviolet rays.
- 23. The deadliest type of skin cancer linked to ultraviolet exposure.
- 24. A daily forecast showing the expected strength of ultraviolet rays.
- 26. They reduce some sunlight but do not eliminate harmful UV rays.
- 28. Invisible radiation from the sun that can damage skin and eyes.
Down
- 1. Maintaining enough water in your body during hot weather.
- 2. A place that helps reduce direct sunlight exposure.
- 3. Describes sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB rays.
- 5. A life-threatening illness caused by the body overheating.
- 8. Organs that should be protected with UV-blocking sunglasses.
- 9. The abbreviation used to rate sunscreen effectiveness.
- 12. Ultraviolet rays that are primarily responsible for causing sunburn.
- 14. The best strategy for reducing the risk of skin cancer.
- 16. An area many people forget to protect with SPF lip balm.
- 17. The process by which UV rays bounce off water, sand, or concrete.
- 20. Ultraviolet rays that penetrate deeply and contribute to premature skin aging.
- 21. Painful skin damage caused by too much ultraviolet radiation.
- 22. What you should do with sunscreen every two hours or after swimming.
- 25. Long sleeves and tightly woven fabrics provide this type of defense.
- 27. A product applied to the skin to help reduce UV damage.