Myth Or Fact That The Sun Causes Skin Cancer?
Photo credited to: An Ceann Corr
The media often exaggerating things and this is one of them. Even though it is true that the sun can cause skin cancer, but his can only happen if you are exposed to the sun for extreme long hours. In reality the sun is your friend and it can help you prevent cancer not causing it.
The sun is good for the skin? Yes. The sun is the main source for vitamin D. Vitamin D help reduce the risk of certain cancer such as colon, ovarian and breast cancer. A moderate exposure to the sun is recommended by expert.
The best time to get sun light is in the early morning or in the evening. At this time the light feel warm and won’t burn your skin. UV radiation at these times is also on its lowest. From 11:00 to 13:00 is the worst time to get exposed to the sun.
How long can I exposed to the sun? You shouldn’t be worry about this because even though you go to the beach all day long you still perfectly safe.
Sunscreen? Sunscreen is good to prevent sunburn but it poorly prevent ultraviolet A light touching your skin. Ultraviolet A light is the carcinogenic element that cause skin cancer.
So is it a myth? Yes and no. The sun can cause or prevent skin cancer depend on how long you are exposed to it.
posted: 11 March 5
under: Health Myth