I saw this on TV yesterday and had to grin.
Here are some myths about it:
Myth 1: Swim in a T-shirt to stay safe
Myth 2: I don’t need cream if it’s cloudy
Myth 3: A ‘base tan’ will protect my skin
Myth 4: Contacts will protect my eyes
Myth 5: Hats give great protection
Myth 6: I’m safe if I stay in the shade
Myth 7: Waterproof sunscreen lasts
Myth 8: Once-a-day cream keeps you covered.
After more skin cancer surgeries than I can possibly count, I can tell you that the only way to protect you if you’re light skinned is to stay indoors.
There are people with a lot of melanin in their skins that don’t have to worry so much. But, no matter how dark your skin, Ole King Sol will getcha if you’re not careful.
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