"Sun exposure increases your risk of skin cancer, but you can protect your skin by using protective hats and clothing, and wearing sunscreen to minimize your risk." Summer may be winding down but protecting your skin and eyes from the sun should continue all year whether the sun is out or not. UV rays can reach you on cloudy and cool days, and they reflect off surfaces like water, cement, sand, and snow. In the continental United States, UV rays tend to be strongest betwee...