Caused by exposure to sun's ultraviolet rays before skin has produced enough {melanin}. Remember to wear a hat, sun-glasses, sun-screen cream & lipsalve. Babies must be kept out of direct sunlight & protected by high factor sun-screen. Limit sun exposure to 20-30mins on 1st day & increase gradually each day. Avoid midday sun. Drink plenty of non-alcoholic fluids to balance sweat loss.
The obvious objective of sunbathing is to acquire a suntan. By carefully building up your exposure to the sun you will create a far deeper & longer lasting tan. If you over-expose yourself on the 1st few days your skin will become very painful, preventing further sunbathing & probably peel off before you return home anyway!!
Ultraviolet light can still burn in water (use water resistant sun-screen), or on cooler, cloudy or windy days. Sun exposure may be harmful at high altitudes & when skiing for example.
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!i! Remember, increased exposure to the sun can cause skin {cancer}. !n!
