Over 80% of Americans Do Not Wear Sunscreen Daily During the Summer According to a ValuePenguin.com Survey

NEW YORK, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As the summer continues to heat up across the country, there are more opportunities for sunshine and outdoor activities. However, this also means there's a greater chance Americans will get a sunburn if they are not using sunscreen regularly. 

According to a recent survey by ValuePenguin, almost half of Americans have already experienced a sunburn this summer and it's only mid-July. Here's what we discovered about Americans and sunscreen usage. 

Key findings:

• One sunburn can increase the risk of skin cancer, and nearly half of consumers have already been sunburned this year. 45% of Americans have already been sunburned this year, and the rate is higher among the younger generations (61% of Gen Zers and 58% of millennials).
• The vast majority of Americans don't wear sunscreen daily during the summer. 82% say they don't wear sunscreen every day during the summer. That figure only drops to 64% if you exclude those who typically wear sunscreen five to six days a week.
• Nearly half of Americans aren't confident they can detect a cancerous mole themselves, but most haven't visited a doctor for a professional skin exam. 45% don't think they could detect a cancerous mole on their body, but roughly the same percentage (43%) have never been given a full skin exam. More than a third of respondents (35%) say they have not done so due to cost concerns.
• Skin cancer is personal for many, and those who know someone impacted by it are more likely to practice prevention. 49% of respondents have a loved one who has or has had skin cancer. Those who know someone with skin cancer are more likely to wear sunscreen year-round than those who don't (32% versus 19%), and they're also more likely to have been screened themselves.
• Health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) help consumers save money on sunscreen, but many aren't aware it's an eligible expense. 43% didn't know funds from an HSA or FSA could be used to purchase sunscreen (as long as the sunscreen is SPF 15 or higher and offers broad-spectrum protection).

View full report: Summer Skincare Survey 

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