18From year to year, the number of Skin cancer cases in Europe increases by 5 to 7 percent annually. The reason for this is that UV radiation is underestimated and sun protection is not carried out. There are many misconceptions and myths about the sun that are widespread.

Information about proper sun protection

among others Univ. Prof. Dr. Tamara KoppDermatologist Univ. Prof. Dr. Tamara Kopp from the JUVENIS Aesthetic Center in Vienna clarifies in an interview with the magazine Woman 10 Misconceptions and myths about sun protection:

  • Myth 1: If you have a sunburn, it will turn into a healthy golden brown after a few days.
  • Myth 2: I double the SPF by applying two layers of sunscreen to the skin
  • Myth 3: You are protected from UV rays in a car.
  • Myth 4: You can still use last year's sunscreen.
  • Myth 5: You don't need sunscreen in the shade.
  • Myth 6: Tanning beds prepare the skin for the sun and are therefore even healthy.
  • Myth 7: With waterproof sunscreen I don't need to reapply after swimming.
  • Myth 8: I only need sunscreen on vacation. In everyday life, a day cream with SPF 15 is enough.
  • Myth 9: Blondes need a higher SPF than brunettes.
  • Myth 10: Once the skin is tanned, you can no longer get sunburned

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