Sunburn Introduction
The sun provides the light and warmth that sustains life on Earth. However, as nearly everyone experiences, there can be too much of a good thing, especially when it comes to the sun on your skin. Spending too much time in the sun leads to sunburn, which can range from painful and annoying, to potentially life threatening. Repeated exposure to the sun’s rays damages skin by accelerating the skin aging process and also increases the risk for developing skin cancer. Fortunately, you can avoid sunburn and minimize your risk of sun damage to your skin by taking a few preventative steps.