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F.A.Q. : Why Should I Develop A Base Tan? Moderate exposure to ultraviolet light helps the skin to develop a natural barrier that help protect the body from future exposures to UV light by increasing your tolerance to UV. Ultraviolet light stimulates the production of melanin, which then surrounds the core of cells to protect the DNA. This melanin substance absorbs and/or scatters radiation. In addition, exposure to ultraviolet light thickens the epidermis (the top skin layer), thereby limiting the amount of UV that could penetrate the lower skin layers. If this photo-protection (base tan) is not developed sunburn can occur and the DNA of the skin cells may become damaged. Skin damage may occur if a person overexposes the skin to UV or combines exposure indoors with too much exposure to the natural sun. The dangers of overexposure can lead to chronic skin damage. information courtesy of Wolff Systems (Island Sun Times, 10/02) Tan Plus...Experience The Difference
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