For the fair-skinned, a UV-monitoring keychain
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, according to the Department of Health and Human Services' Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
With the summer sun mercilessly beating down on us, it's important to remember the "golden" rules of sun protection: Seek shade, apply sunscreen and wear sunglasses and a hat.
The UV Monitor attempts to add a layer of protection by alerting people to when the sun's cancer-causing ultraviolet (UV) rays are at their most harmful levels.
The small, metallic keychain indicates the strength of the sun's UV rays at any given time throughout the day. When UV levels rise above normal, an alarm sounds, indicating that the time has come to retreat from the sun...or at least reach for extra protection.
The monitor, created by British company AU-MY, has an easy-to-read digital face and can tell the time and date. It includes additional features such as a temperature display and stopwatch.
While physical attributes like fair skin, light eyes and freckles make some of us more susceptible to skin cancer, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the disease is preventable when sun protective practices are "consistently" applied.
With a price tag of $20, the small metallic disc is an easy device to integrate into your everyday routine because it doubles as a keychain.
But don't forget the sunscreen!
