Skin care
Popping Zits, Tanning & Boozing: It's OK (Sometimes)When you only have two options, and both are bad, which should you choose? Our experts weigh in on the beauty version of "Would You Rather?" |
Take It Outside -- Just Keep Your Sunburn Count Under 5 If you must sun yourself, experts say it's better to do it outside than inside a box. Cloud cover and pollution provide a small amount of protection from the sun, whereas in a tanning bed, UV light hits your skin directly.
But to be clear, lying in the sun unprotected can do a whole lot of damage, too. Outside, you're exposed to UVA and UVB rays, which hit you with a one-two punch, increasing your risk for skin cancer and causing photoaging (read: brown spots). Those who have been sunburned more than five times in their lifetime double their risk of skin cancer.
So, let's re-consider self-tanning, shall we?
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But to be clear, lying in the sun unprotected can do a whole lot of damage, too. Outside, you're exposed to UVA and UVB rays, which hit you with a one-two punch, increasing your risk for skin cancer and causing photoaging (read: brown spots). Those who have been sunburned more than five times in their lifetime double their risk of skin cancer.
So, let's re-consider self-tanning, shall we?
SEE NEXT PAGE: The Problem: You Need a Drink. Now.