FICTION: A year-around bronze glow from very mild sun exposure looks so attractive and youthful, it must be healty.
December 19, 2008 @ 04:09 PM — by Roger Oldham
FACT: While a suntan gives the appearance of health and vigor, chronic sun exposure produces premature aging by breaking down the elastic fibers and thinning the layers of the skin. While ultraviolet rays from the sun improves skin complexion temporarily, the long term detrimental effects of the sun far outweigh the short-term positive benefits.