Outrun the Sun

Can makeup with SPF replace sunscreen? Usually, no. We typically don’t apply enough makeup to get the SPF protection listed on the label—and we often miss areas like the ears and neck.
Think of SPF makeup as an extra layer of protection, not a replacement for sunscreen.
Get more details here: https://www.dermatologytimes.com/view/sun-protection-in-beauty-routines-is-spf-makeup-enough

Did you know UV radiation can damage skin even on cloudy days?
FFA students do - thanks to our new agriculture-focused sun safety curriculum.
We've teamed up with the National FFA Organization to help teens explore how UV affects crops and people and how to work in the sun safely.

Happy Fall! 🍁
Remember, sunscreen isn't seasonal. It's important to protect your skin all year!

Dermatologist and Outrun the Sun Board Member Christy Waterman, MD, recently joined Parent Squad on WTHR-TV to share important sun safety information for teens and talk about the work Outrun the Sun is doing to help prevent skin cancer.
Check out Dr. Waterman's appearance in the link below and learn how parents, teachers, and other adults can help kids and teens develop lifelong sun-safe habits!

Parent Squad | Sun Safety Myths & Trends, The Fight After Cancer, Fall Photo Ideas Felicia Lawrence talks with experts about sun safety, recovery after cancer and family fall photos.

This summer, we partnered with Music for All & Bands of America to promote healthy sun habits in the marching arts.

Students across the country have spent hundreds of hours outside learning and perfecting their shows and now it's their turn to shine! Good luck to all the marchers taking the field this weekend as the Bands of America 2026 season kicks off Saturday across the country!

Meet our newest Outrun the Sun Scholar!

We’re excited to announce Robert Goodloe as the fifth Outrun the
Sun Scholar at the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IU Indianapolis Robert is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Epidemiology with a minor in Population Health Analytics.

He’s focusing his expertise on an important question in melanoma research: Does having vitiligo affect a person’s risk of developing melanoma—and does that risk vary among different racial and ethnic groups? Using data from the NIH All of Us Research Program, Robert hopes his research will help us better understand melanoma risk and improve prevention and early-detection strategies for diverse populations.

We’re proud to support Robert and the next generation of researchers working toward better outcomes for people affected by melanoma. Learn more about Robert’s work and the work of all our scholars at https://outrunthesun.org/research

It's the weekend! Get out and enjoy, but remember to start any outdoor plans with sunscreen!

Every child deserves the knowledge to protect their skin. That's why our educational resources are available free! Want to add our lessons in your classroom? Sign up here: https://outrunthesun.org/education