How to sunbathe safely? Sunlight is essential for the proper functioning of the body, but excess sunlight is harmful to he alth. The consequences of improper tanning can be sunburn and aging of the skin. Melanoma or other skin cancer may also develop in the future. That is why it is worth knowing how to sunbathe safely. Take our quiz and test your knowledge.
How to sunbathe safely? How to avoid sunburn? The extent to which our skin is prone to reddening or browning under the influence of solar radiation depends on its phototype.
In Poland, the 3 most popular phototypes are: Northern European (the sun quickly leads to reddening of the skin, so it is better to sunbathe shortly), Central European (it is characterized by relatively high resistance to sunburn), and South European (people with this skin phenotype are resistant to burns).
You should know, however, that tolerance to solar radiation also depends on other factors, such as age, and in the case of women - also on the menstrual cycle (sensitivity to the sun is greater before menstruation and on the first day of it).