you are under 16
you have fair or sensitive skin that burns easily or
tans slowly, poorly or not at all
you have a history of severe sunburn, especially in childhood
you have a large number of freckles and/or red hair OR
VERY LIGHT blonde hair
you have a large number of moles or lesions
you are taking medications or using creams which may
sensitize the skin to sunlight, like Retinol, Retin-A & Renova; ask your doctor if unsure (*even some birth control meds
cause light sensitivity)
you have a medical condition that is worsened by sunlight
your family has skin cancer in their medical history.