Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, but there are steps that one can take to help reduce their risk of developing the disease. The most widely discussed preventative measure is to minimize exposure to the sun’s UV rays, which greatly increases the risk. If you have to be in the sun, use sunscreen with a high SPF (Sun Protection Factor). Individuals should apply sunscreen generously, before going out into the sun, and continue to reapply often. Studies have shown that the application of sunscreen can help to prevent skin cancer. The sun is most powerful between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., which is when it’s rays are the strongest and most damaging to the skin. Other options for protecting yourself from the sun include dressing in dark colors. In addition, sunglasses are important to protect your eyes and the surrounding tissues from absorbing the sun’s harmful UV rays.

So, if the sun is a major source of damaging rays, then a tanning bed must be safe, right? Wrong! The amount of radiation that a customer is exposed to, when using a tanning bed, may be even more damaging than exposure to the sun itself. A good alternative method to tanning is the use of a sunless tanning lotion. These can be purchased at almost any local department store and are available from a large number of manufacturers, which develop their products for all different skin types. Whether you want a light t

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