Prevent Sunburn and Skin Cancer

8 Sun Safety Myths Debunked

Burn-proof your summer workout by learning the truth about base tans, SPF, and the best gear for outdoor exercise

Don’t Get Burned

8 Sun Safety Myths Debunked // fit woman applying sunscreen © Thinkstock

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It’s easy to spoil the disease-fighting, mood-boosting benefits of outdoor exercise by falling victim to common misconceptions about sun protection. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, five or more sunburns (over the course of a lifetime, not a single summer) double your risk of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer. Shield yourself from damaging rays during summer walks, runs, rides, and water workouts by learning the right way to cover up from head to toe.

More: Discover Dr. Oz's secrets to inner and outer beauty in You Being Beautiful.

Related: Your Most Perplexing Sun Safety Problems, Solved

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