Myth: You Can't Get Burned on Cloudy Days – Truth: Up to 80% of the sun’s UV rays can penetrate clouds, so you can still get sunburned on an overcast day.
Myth: A Base Tan Protects Against Sunburn – Truth: There's no such thing as a safe tan. A tan is the skin's response to damage from UV rays
Myth: If You Have Dark Skin, You Don't Need Sunscreen – Truth: While darker skin tones have more melanin, which offers some protection against UV radiation
Myth: Sunscreen Is Only Needed in the Summer – Truth: The sun emits harmful UV rays year-round. Even during winter or in cooler weather
Myth: Using a High SPF Means You Can Stay in the Sun Longer – Truth: High SPF provides better protection against UVB rays, but not proportionally to the increase in SPF number.
Myth: Sunscreen Is All You Need for Protection – Truth: While sunscreen is vital, complete sun protection involves wearing protective clothing
Myth: Vitamin D Deficiency Is a Good Reason to Avoid Sunscreen – Truth: While sunlight is a natural source of Vitamin D, prolonged UV exposure raises the risk of skin damage and cancer.