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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)
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