2 Responses for "Skin damage caused by the sun?"

1. selena gomez March 14th, 2010 at 6:12 am 1

   Best Answer – Chosen by Voters Believe it or not but exposing yourself to the sun and also sunburn can help to reduce your chance of suffering from skin cancer. Edward Gorham, PhD gave a very interesting lecture that links the increase in the incidence of skin cancer to the prevalence in the use of sunscreen. I couldn't believe it myself but the science is all there.Sunscreen actually inhibits the skins natural ability to protect itself against the harmful effects of UV. As a result, sunscreen leaves the skin vulnerable to the detrimental effects of sun exposure. I have attached a link to a 45 minute lecture and I implore everyone with the time and patience to watch this. It is a real eye opener. Source(s): http://www.youtube0o0com/watch?v=eeXtGHSt-…

2. Vanessa Hudgens March 14th, 2010 at 6:12 am 2

   Google your very good question.The 3 worst habits that damage the skin, in order of importance are: Smoking, alcohol and sunlight.God bless. Source(s): I am a biologist.