Top 15 Outsmart the sun common sun safety myths and facts
I can't tan or burn through a window or glass: You're mostly protected from sunburn when you're indoors, but some UV rays can still.
Tanned skin is a sign of good health: Not at all. A tan is a sign that your skin is trying to protect.
I need to get as much sun as possible to get enough vitamin D: How sun much will vary from person to person. However, people.
I can’t get sunburned on cloudy days: A total myth! The ultraviolet (UV) rays that cause damage to your skin actually.
People with darker skin don’t get sunburned: More melanin does help to diffuse UVB rays and diminish.
The SPF in my makeup is enough protection: Using makeup with SPF isn't the same thing as putting on sunscreen.
Sunbeds are a safer way to tan: No, and there is no such thing as a "safe tan" when it comes to UV radiation.
I only need to apply sunscreen once a day: Sunscreen is broken down by sunlight, so it is not as effective.
The sun is strongest when it’s hottest: Surprisingly, not the case. The heat of the sun doesn’t come.
I’ve been sunburned before, so there’s no point in protecting myself now: Not true! Sun damage can build up over time.
The higher the SPF, the better: No one sunscreen is 100% effective. SPF specifically refers to the protection against UVB rays.
Water-resistant sunscreen won't come off: It's important to remember that water-resistant sunscreen is tested in a lab.
Getting a base tan helps protect my skin from the sun: A base tan on your skin doesn’t mean that you are protected. In fact, it means.
My eyes can’t get sun damaged: Damage to the eyes from sun is called photokeratitis. With this in mind.
I can't get sunburned in winter: Temperature doesn't affect UV rays. During winter, practice sun safety.