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A Great Way To Keep Your Skin Protected Is:
By Wear protective clothing.

Try to seek protective clothing instead of traditional cotton fibers when out in the sun. Look for UPF rating (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) type clothing.
The interesting part of UPF 50 rated clothing is that it means that one in 50 of the sun's rays reaches your skin. It also usually means that the garment is fashionable and functional (nice feature).

Sun protection type clothing is an important part of skin cancer prevention because it helps to prevent or reduce the damage that UV radiation can inflict on skin cells.

And don't forget your hat and sunglasses! ... See MoreSee Less

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2 days ago

It is recommended that you avoid tanning beds... and here is why:

The radiation from indoor tanning beds is sometimes stronger than radiation from the sun.
Did you know that the radiation from indoor tanning beds can cause skin cell mutations? Once cells are mutated, they can possibly continue to grow into tumors that are cancerous.
You want to avoid your skin from becoming thin, wrinkled and sullen looking from years of unprotected sun exposure. ... See MoreSee Less

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