Summer is a time for outdoor adventures for the whole family. Suntans are often viewed as a sign of beauty and vitality. In reality, though, that coppery tan represents damage to the genetic matter in the cells of your skin. Over time, the damage can lead to skin cancer. I am fair and have always been at the mercy of the summer sun. I can’t count how many times I was burned as a child. There were no sun blocks back then just sun tan lotion which prevented nothing. If you are very fair, you can get burned after just 15 minutes of exposure to midday sunshine. Read More