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Many people engage in a love-hate relationship with the sun. In the North, the sun is often welcomed after a long, cold winter. Some people claim that the sun lifts their spirits. For some, it is a matter of appearance: they prefer tanned skin to a pale complexion. For others, it is a matter of outdoor interests: they spend time in the sun engaging in a number of activities. At the same time, everyone knows that the sun causes skin damage, wrinkling, and, perhaps most alarming, fatal skin cancers. Regardless of your motivation for staying in or out of the sun, we think that it is important for you to know the science behind what effect the sun has on your skin. Continue reading →