We know that ultraviolet light from the sun or a tanning bed can increase skin cancer risk.

If you have eczema or psoriasis, you’ve probably been told that spending time out in the sun can be good for your skin.

If you have little kids, you know how difficult it can be to slather them up with sunscreen to protect their delicate skin from the sun.

One in five Americans will develop skin cancer and sunburns increase your risk, that’s why it’s important to protect your skin from the sun.

That often means lots of sunscreen for many of us, but its best to avoid do-it-yourself varieties, according to a recent study. Cleveland Clinics Dr. Melissa Piliang, did not take part in the research, but said homemade sunscreen recipes can actually be a recipe for sunburn. What the study found, was that most of the online recipes contained things like coconut oil, and essential oils -- things that really have no sun-protective value, she said. Researchers found 95% of the social media posts made claims of the effectiveness of the sunscreens, and 68% recommended recipes with insufficient UV radiation protection. But if youre worried about applying, and re-applying a lot of sunscreen to your body, there are other ways to protect yourself.

For poison ivy, the itch often precedes the rash, she said. Its that terrible, unmistakable itch.Piliang said the first time a person is exposed to poison ivy, they might not get a rash. A poison ivy rash will appear first in places where the skin is thinner, such as the eyelids. Some people are more sensitive to the effects of poison ivy than others -- it just depends on a persons immune system. If a small poison ivy rash develops, Piliang recommends using some over-the-counter hydrocortisone ointment, putting a cool compress on the affected area, or taking an antihistamine.