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From: sebb@pyuxss.UUCP (S Badian)
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Subject: Re: Let's talk about sunburn (ouch)
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Date: Mon, 9-Jul-84 09:28:42 EDT
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	What I know about sunburning-

	People with dark skin probably suffer less damage because
less of the UV rays get thourgh their skin. But a good tan on any-
one is a sign of skin damage and that is all. It is your skin's way
of minimizing future extreme damage(sunburn). Some doctors believe
that a tan(like the real dark ones that have become increasingly
popular) is just as or more dangerous than a surburn. You don't
feel bad, you look good, but in the mean time you're killing your
skin. Tanning ages your skin. It makes it lose its elasticity. 
Overall, it's just not good for you. 
	For a long time doctors believed that the only dangerous
type of UV ray was the type that burned you. And the type that
tanned you were safe. So lots of tanning salons showed up because
they are able to screen out all the bad rays, and only bombard
their customers with the tanning rays. Well, the doctors are starting
to change their minds. Some have gone so far as to say that the 
tanning type are worse for you(probably because they do more long-
term damange and give you a sense of safety because you're not
burning.
	So, for your skin's sake, don't go out without some sort
of protection, even if you do have a tan. When I was in college
I used to lay out in the sun all the time. Now I'm very careful.
I hate getting a surburn(aloe is the best relief, look for some
thing that is close to 100% aloe gel) and I hate peeling(once it
starts, there is nothing you can do; moisturizers are helpful
only before you get burned or tanned).
	Hope this helps you some.
			Sharon Badian