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So now that summer is upon us
I would like to hear how everyone stays safe from the UV rays. I am extremely paranoid about this for many reasons! In highschool, I was so oblivious and tanned in a bed all the time....I have not done it since!!! I realized the risks are not worth it : ) Besides the obvious, sunscreen, does any one have any other tips on staying healthy in the sun? I have read articles that there are ingredients in sunscreen that can cause cancer...I don't really know how true this is..! Seems like everything these days "causes cancer!" 
Re: So now that summer is upon us
Can't wait to meet my baby boy!
Honestly, I stay out of the sun at all costs. I don't enjoy arizona summer pools because the temps are so warm that it's not refreshing. So I rarely am outside in the summer here...
I'm very fair skinned though and have had a few too many harsh sunburns since moving here.
When I am outside, I try to cover up as much as possible- wear hats whenever possible. I wear sunscreen if I have to, but usually I'm fairly covered.
Me too!!! I was so bad! In my peak tanning days I would go darn near every day! OMG...that is scary! I did look amazing though.....
I just embrace my pastiness now!
Yeah, I looked kind of weird and very unnatural. I was going daily too. It was very relaxing. Really, I only stopped b/c it was such a frivolous expense.
The only problem I ever had with the fake baking was the itchy heels. My skin got really dry
Tangent: Ohhh and one time I got this ridic burn btw my boobs and it turned into a 7 inch blister. That still didn't stop me from going though, I just laid a towel over my chest til it healed. (I know, I know...I'm a weirdo.
Can't wait to meet my baby boy!
I LOVE the summer time. In New England, I could never ever tan. I would only burn as the sun wasnt as great there and my skin could never get used to it. Here on the other hand, im already tanning. Go me! I am as white as white gets so this is HUGE for me, haha!
But really, if i am out there for more then 10 minutes, we later up with sun block. I'll wear hats. I keep the boys more covered as well.. but that's all I have. If we go to a lake or at an outside event, I bring an umbrella type thing...
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Can't wait to meet my baby boy!
Um....yes, there are such bad things in everything you put on your body. There are natural ones. I have one at home but I can't think of the name of it! I'd def. try that!
I don't wear it unless I'm out there for HOURS!! I like getting tan...Vitamin D is good for you too. I know I can get skin cancer but I think I'm pretty good with not getting burned and being pretty safe!!
oopps, sorry, lol. I have to write these in emails, so no one knows what I am doing at work, lol
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I've had skin cancer. The most mild form of it, but it was still terrifying, not to mention gross. I'll be having dermatologist checkups at least every 6 months for the rest of my life, because now I am an an extremely heightened risk of developing melanoma.
When I'm outside I cover up and wear a big, floppy hat, and I do not go outdoors between 10am-3pm if I can help it at all. And I do believe that a little bit of sun exposure is good for you, but I keep it below 5 minutes a day or so.
Sunscreens really don't work all that well. I could go on and on about this, but I'll just summarize and say that I don't trust them. You can read up about this here if you're interested.
Hey Hey hey hey hey!!!! LoL..... who is this Jessica you speak of :-P
I'm a total pale face! I wear sunscreen 365 and couldn't tan to save my life. I have this awesome hat I wear if I'm going to be outside for a bit.
I had never heard of sunscreen not working? I will have to click it!