Every dermatologist is constantly preaching about the benefits of sun protection.

Here’s what one wants you to know about sun damage.

Protecting your skin is relatively simple as long as you understand the basics.

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These are the five things Dr. Lee wishes everyone knew about sun damage.

5 things a dermatologist wants you to know about sun damage

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I just tan, but theres no such thing as a safe tan,' says Dr. Lee.

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Its also what leads to skin cancer.

People with darker skin tones can still get skin cancer, says Dr. Lee.

Using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 is the baseline

Not all sunscreens are created equally.

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Plus, you want to verify it has a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30.

No matter how much sunscreen youre applying in the a.m., you also need to reapply regularly.

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