Who Needs Sunscreen
The darker your skin the less likely you are to get sunburn or skin cancer. However, dermatologists recommend using sunscreen anyway.
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Safety of sunscreen
Science has not found any serious threats to your health from using sunscreen.
The chemicals in sunscreen, oxybenzone and octinoxate, are dangerous to coral reefs, which is why Hawaii has banned them.
There aren't any effective alternatives to sunscreen besides avoiding the sun.
How Much Sunscreen to Use
Use as much as you can. Be aware that you are probably getting less protection than you think.
- You can't stay out 15 times longer with SPF 15.
- High SPF sunscreen helps to make up for what you are missing.
- Protect your skin with sleeves, hats, and shade.
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