Protecting yourself from frequent and prolonged sun exposure and tanning beds is the best care you can give your skin to prevent the irreversible damage they cause.

Using self-tanner is the healthiest option to achieve a tanned skin as it combats two disadvantages of sun exposure or tanning beds:

1. The increased risk of skin cancer
2. Premature aging of our skin, through spots and wrinkles

Sunscreens are an essential part of reducing sun damage, such as premature aging, wrinkles, dark spots, etc. That's why they should always be used. Although most cosmetics have some degree of SPF, this does not replace the daily use of sunscreen!

How does each type of solar radiation affect your skin? It's important to keep in mind that... 1- UVB Rays: (Sun) Contributes to: Tanning, burns. Decreases the immune system's defenses. Can cause skin cancer.

2- UVA Rays: (These are ultraviolet rays from screens, lights, etc.) Contributes to: Aging, wrinkles, allergies. Can also cause cancer in dark skin.