A Base Tan Won’t Protect You
A common myth says that a base tan will protect your skin against the sun. But this is not true. According to Scientific American, several studies confirm that a base tan does not guard your skin. At most, a tan provides an SPF of three–not enough to remove the risk of cancer.
Remember, you need an SPF of at least 30 to help prevent cancer. A solid sunscreen will work much better than a tan. Plus, Terry Slevin, a research director Cancer Council WA, emphasizes that no skin tone is immune to cancer. No matter your skin color, wear sunscreen!
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