A tan is your body’s reaction to defending itself from further UV damage
A suntan protects you from the sun
A dark tan on white skin provides little protection from further UV damage. It is equivalent to an SPF 4
You can’t get sunburned on a cloudy
day.
Up to 80% of UVR penetrates light cloud. Haze can actually INCREASE UVR as scattered and reflected UVR.
UVR isn’t a problem on cold days.
Although UVR is generally lower during winter months it can actually increase when there is snow and the reflected UVR can double your exposure.
UVR doesn’t pass through clouds
A cloud cover with sky showing intermittently does allow UVR through. Be careful in Spring when the temperature may be low but the sun may be very strong.
If you have regular breaks from sunbathing UVR doesn’t affect you
UVR exposure is cumulative. Your body needs a prolonged period in the shade before it can start to recover from the UVR damage.
If you don’t feel hot UVR isn’t doing you any harm
UVR cannot be felt. When you feel hot in the sun that is the effect of infra red radiation NOT UVR.
Wearing sunscreen stops UVR
No it doesn’t! Sunscreen, used properly, increases the length of time before your skin burns. Sunscreen must be regularly applied to protect your skin.
