I’ve actually been a bit horrified to find myself walking around outside the past number of days – arms and ankles often bared – without having applied sunscreen to my body (face is another story – that happens daily).

Frankly, it just hasn't been part of my morning routine in the spring. Is it part of yours?

I’m going to (make a strong effort to) start using an oil-free sunscreen mist in the morning, like Neutrogena’s Ultra Sheer Body Mist SPF 30 ($10 at Drugstore.com)

For yet more insurance, help your sunscreen out by wearing one of these modern straw hats.