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Complete Sun Protection

Because your skin should always be healthy and happy.

You want to get outside and have some fun in the sun, but you don't want to wind up suffering the consequences of prolonged sun exposure. So what are you to do? Keep some common sense sun safety tips in mind and you'll protect your skin for years to come.

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The most common way to protect against sunburn is by using sunscreen. And for good reason. It's one of the most effective defenses from suffering injury by the hot, hot sun. However, while you may know that wearing sunscreen is a good idea, you may not be wearing it properly.

To get the most out of your sunscreen, wear sunscreen with the highest SPF (sun protection factor) available. This high-SPF sunscreen (think 30, 45, or higher) may keep you from getting a bronze tan, but you'll reap the rewards when your skin is healthy years down the road. And no matter how high the SPF is, be sure to apply it a few minutes before going outside and reapply every couple hours for maximum protection.

Did You Know? When your skin gets tan, it is actually skin bruising. Doesn't sound so attractive any more, does it?

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