What you don’t know will hurt you.
Protecting your skin from the sun is now more important than ever. You’ve heard that sun exposure can cause skin cancer and premature aging, and are probably well aware that you should be applying sunscreen and wearing hats when outdoors. This is a good start for sun safety, but there is still much more that you need to know. Below are a few sun safety facts that will give you the knowledge you need to protect yourself.
Remember that even if you don’t burn, you still need to wear sunscreen. Contrary to popular belief, a tan is not healthy, and you are still susceptible to premature aging and cancer from sun exposure. All it takes is a couple of burns and your chances of getting skin cancer increase tremendously. Protecting yourself from the sun could prevent as much as 80% of all skin cancers, so do yourself a favor and practice these sun safety tips!
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