We all know about UV rays and the harm it does to our skin. The ultraviolet light beats down on our skin and is a major cause of skin cancer which is why we know that being protected with sunscreen wipes and other products is a must. But let's get a little deeper into what UV light are rather than the typical "it's bad for your skin" response.

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There are many websites and so called studies without any hard evidence claiming that sun exposure and sun tanning is actually beneficial more than it is dangerous.

This clearly does not make sense and is absolutely false.

Science, fact and evidence tells us that suntans do not protect us from the sun, sun exposure is not good for our health or skin, sun tanning increases the risk of skin cancer. Being diagnosed with skin cancer may not be a high probability but that probability still exists nonetheless.

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Tanning booths were first introduced in 1999 and by 2000, there were about 20,000 tanning salons that popped up across the United States. Every day, more than a million people were visiting tanning salons. Since this data was provided in 2000, it's safe to assume that the number of tanning booths and tanning salons and regular visitors per day has dramatically increased.

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Do Higher SPF Sunscreen Products Work Better?

When you purchase sunscreen products, what is the first thing you usually look at?

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Living in Seattle, trust me when I say I know how much I should be thankful for the sun since I'm in a place constantly under a grey sky but UVA still exists and penetrates the skin during cloudy and rainy days. But it's real easy to forget in Seattle. So, the last thing that people worry about is sunscreen protection. Read More

I previously went over skin care for dry skin, combination skin and oily skin but a discussion on caring for sunburn skin deserves a special look.

Sunburn Symptoms

Nobody likes sunburns. It stings, your skin feels hot and it peels. Worst of all, it leaves lasting damage.

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We've talked about the dangers of direct sun tanning and indoor tanning such as tanning beds. Does this mean that there are no safe methods of tanning with great results? Thankfully there is and that is where self tanners come in. Read More

Protect your facial skin during summer. Our skin is subject to sebum, sweat and UV rays in hot weather, especially in the summer. Hot temperatures and UV rays combined together is a cause of skin aging, dehydration of skin and enlarging pores all at the same time. For this reason, we should pay special attention to summer face skin care than any other time.

Face Skin Care and Prevention

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