{"id":4000,"date":"2018-06-25T15:02:40","date_gmt":"2018-06-25T15:02:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devsparq.com\/bellissimo\/?p=4000"},"modified":"2018-11-19T19:43:25","modified_gmt":"2018-11-19T19:43:25","slug":"lets-talk-about-two-myths-regarding-sun-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devsparq.com\/bellissimo\/lets-talk-about-two-myths-regarding-sun-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Let&#8217;s Talk About Two Myths Regarding Sun Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>I have dark skin, do I still need to wear sunscreen?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although darker skin does offer better protection than fair skin against sun exposure, the truth is that all skin types can develop skin cancers, including melanoma. \u00a0Dark skin has more melanin in the dermis which can protect against sun burn. Lighter skin burns rapidly and rarely tans. This can lead to a more rapid accumulation of sun damaged skin which in time can lead to all types of skin cancers. \u00a0Sunscreen should be worn by all skin types. An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allure.com\/story\/does-spf-30-protect-all-da\">SPF of 30<\/a> is sufficient for most people and should be applied and reapplied depending upon direct sun exposure, sweating or swimming. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>It\u2019s overcast today, do I still need to apply sunscreen before I head to the pool?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunscreen should be worn on both cloudy or sunny days. \u00a0Most people do not realize the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/prevention\/uva-and-uvb\">ultraviolet light<\/a> can penetrate through the overcast skies and deliver the same amount of sun damage as a sunny day. \u00a0Sunscreen must be applied at least 20 minutes prior to exposure in all weather conditions to provide adequate protection. Re-application is needed, as extended exposure, excessive sweat, or swimming will break down the barrier needed for safe skin protection. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have dark skin, do I still need to wear sunscreen? Although darker skin does offer better protection than fair skin against sun exposure, the truth is that all skin types can develop skin cancers, including melanoma. \u00a0Dark skin has more melanin in the dermis which can protect against sun burn. 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