Is it possible to DIY a safe-to-use sunscreen? Sunscreen is a lotion or spray that you put on your skin to protect it from the sun. The sun’s rays are strong and can damage your skin. This damage can cause sunburn, wrinkles, and even skin cancer. Sunscreen helps to block these harmful rays from reaching your skin. Why is sunscreen important?Imagine the sun as a giant light bulb in the sky. That light bulb gives off different rays, just like a regular light bulb might give off light and heat. Two of the sun’s rays are called UVA and UVB. These rays can be damaging to our skin. UVA rays can caus…