There are far more benefits than drawbacks to the sunny, warmer weather, but one of the things that falls firmly in the “drawback” category is the pain that can come with getting a sunburn. Even worse, getting burned by the sun’s rays can put you at higher risk for diseases like skin cancer.

So even though taking the time to put on sunscreen can be a pain, it’s much better to spend five minutes applying it than paying for it later. (Treating a burn often takes a lot more than five minutes!) There are plenty of guides like this one online that will help you decide what level of sun protection factor (SPF) you need, so be sure to do your research and always remember to lather up before you go out!