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Although you've been constantly reminded to avoid the sun's damaging rays, your skin is bound for varying degrees of exposure as the summer season barrels in. The best thing you can do for yourself while outdoors is to use sunscreen. And lots of it.
Nine of 22 sunscreens tested by Consumer Reports Health earned a ''recommended" or "Best Buy" rating in the organization's recent evaluation, published in the magazine's July 2011 issue.
The nine brands received excellent marks for protection from UVB rays --the bad ones that cause sunburn -- even after water immersion. They also provided good protection against UVA rays the ones that penetrate deeper, which are linked with aging and tanning.
Here's a tip for protecting your skin. Think, SCARS: Shade, Sunscreen and Sunglasses, Cover Up. Re-Apply, Self-Skin Exam.
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