𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗨𝗩 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵! 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴.
Sunshine feels great, but UV radiation can harm your skin in many ways—from sunburns to premature aging and even skin cancer. Here’s what you need to know and do to stay safe:

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗨𝗩 𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?
- Invisible high-energy rays from the sun and tanning beds.
- Two types: UVA (causes aging) and UVB (causes burning).

𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗩 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲:
- Sunburn, wrinkles, skin cancer (most common cancer in the US).
- Skin cancer types: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma (most dangerous).

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳:
- Stay in shade when possible.
- Wear long sleeves, pants, and wide-brimmed hats.
- Use broad-spectrum sunscreen SPF 30+ and reapply every 2 hours.
- Avoid sun during peak hours (10 AM – 4 PM).

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝘆𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱:
- UV rays penetrate clouds — protection needed even on cloudy days.
- Dark skin isn’t immune to UV damage.
- Sunscreen alone isn’t enough; combine with clothing and shade.

𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝘂𝗻:
- Redness, pain, swelling, warmth.
- Cool baths, compresses, and pain relief can help.

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆:
- Look for new or changing moles, spots that are red/scaly/bleeding.
- See a dermatologist yearly for professional skin exams.

Your skin damage adds up over time. Protect it now to avoid serious health issues later.

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