Social media is full of sun-care advice — but not all of it is safe.
Aloe vera: Scientifically supported for soothing burns.
Coconut oil: Does not provide UV protection and may worsen damage.
Stick to evidence-based protection strategies.
9. Sunscreen: The Gold Standard
Broad-spectrum sunscreen (protecting against both UVA and UVB) with SPF 30 or higher remains one of the most effective prevention tools.
Apply It Correctly:
- Use about a shot-glass amount for full body coverage
- Reapply every two hours
- Reapply after swimming or sweating
- Don’t forget ears, neck, hands, and feet
Most people use too little sunscreen — which drastically reduces protection.
10. Common Sun Myths — Debunked
Myth #1: Dark skin doesn’t need sunscreen.
False. While darker skin has more melanin, it can still burn and develop skin cancer.
Myth #2: A base tan protects you.
False. A tan offers only minimal protection (roughly SPF 3) — not nearly enough.
