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8 Common Sun Care Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)

Those UV rays aren't messing around — neither should you!

by Wendy Rose Gould | COMMENT

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If you were to ask any dermatologist in the world for their best piece of advice, we wager they'd all say the same exact thing: protect yourself from the sun. That means limiting your outdoor exposure via shade, hats and protective clothing, and by really going wild with the ol' SPF. Dr. Anita Cela, a board-certified dermatologist who practices out of Manhattan, agrees with all the above.

"While sunlight is responsible for the wonderful world we live in, it is extremely important to protect our skin from ultraviolet (UV) radiation given off by the sun," she says. "UVA and UVB are invisible rays that cause severe damage. These rays penetrate below the skin surface and cause sunburn, premature aging and skin cancer. If that doesn't motivate you, then remember sun exposure increases the risk of all skin cancers which can lead to serious health problems."

Here's the thing. Despite how many times dermatologists shout this from the rooftop, there still remains a plethora of sun care misinformation out there. Today we're shedding some (UV-free) light on eight of the most egregious sun care mistakes people regularly make.

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