UV Safety Month

UV Safety Month

July is UV Safety Awareness Month:

Protect Your Skin, Protect Your Health

Spending time outdoors I great for your wellbeing, but it is important to protect your skin and eye from harmful UV rays. UV exposure can increase the risk of sunburn, premature skin aging, and skin cancer, so small daily habits can make a big difference.

This month, Well@Genesco encourages employees to practice safety while enjoying time outside.

UV Safety Tips:

Use sunscreen daily: Choose a broad-spectrum, water resistant sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher, and reapply every two hours or after swimming and sweating.

Seek shade when possible: Take breaks in shaded areas, especially when the sun is strongest.

Wear protective clothing: Long sleeves lightweight layers, UPF clothing, and wide-brimmed hats can help protect your skin from UV rays.

Protect your eyes: Wear sunglasses labeled UV400 or 100% UV protection to help protect your eyes from UVA and UVB rays.

Taking care of your skin is part of taking care of your overall health. Check out these great benefits below to help protect your skin this summer!

BCBSTN Preventive Care Annual wellness visits and eligible preventive screenings can help employees stay proactive with their health. Need a dermatologist? Check BCBSTN app for a list of in-network providers in your area.

Teladoc Virtual Care Convenient access to care for non-emergency health concerns.

Blue365 & PerkSpot Savings opportunities on wellness products, fitness items, sunglasses, skincare and other everyday needs!