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Sun Safety: Sun protection and Sunscreens | Smartlife

The sun can have harmful effects on the skin. Dr. Deborah Longwill, Dermatologist at Baptist Health South Florida offers sun protection alternatives; she talks about the best ingredients and ways to properly use sunscreens, and how to stay safe from the sun’s damaging rays even on a cloudy day or inside the car. Dr. Longwill also talks about skin cancer and the cumulative effect of sun damage on the skin over time; and she also explains the difference between sunscreen and sunblock, and how sun protecting clothes and accessories can help during outdoor activities.

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