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| Myths and Facts | 8) Some people are sure that sun protection prevents them from getting enough vitamin D, that’s why they consume a multivitamin or products containing it, daily. It should be kept in mind that 90 percent of vitamin D gets into a body from sun exposure, but sunlight’s moderation is obligatory.
9) It is wrong to avoid the sun at all to prevent the skin’s damage. It should be remembered that moderation is obligatory.
10) Some scientists think that in the year 2012 people suffer from malignant melanoma that lead to cancer above breast, lung and colon; in severe cases it can lead to death. It is no exactly so. Look at the table:
Estimated Cancer Death Rates By Site and Year
| Year | Breast | Lung | Colon | Melanoma
| | 1997 | 44,190 | 160,400 | 46,600 | 7,300 | | 2006 | 41,430 | 162,460 | 55,170 | 7,910 |
Nowadays melanoma can be easily detected due to better techniques and equipment.
11) Tan cannot prevent getting sunburned. Sunscreen combined with a base tan increases the skin’s ability to avoid getting sunburned and protects the skin from overexposure.
The duration of the first indoor tanning session should be five minutes; three to four weeks afterwards it can be gradually increased up to 15 to 20 minutes held under the control of a qualified specialist.
When you have a base tan, you can expose your skin to sun rays and not be afraid of getting sunburned. It is recommended to apply a sunscreen, when you are outside, to prevent getting sunburned.
The sale of sunscreen products is very profitable.
The companies that are involved in the business make women use their products all the year round, even when the weather is not sunny.
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