Is a 'Base Tan' Enough Protection for Sun-Deprived Minnesotans?

When you go outside, does your central/northern European heritage lead your skin to go from translucent to lobster in record time? A few weeks ago I got a sunburn while at a concert waiting in line for merch. I had slathered on sunblock before going outside, but apparently missed a spot.

For years I've heard outdoors-inclined folks wax poetic about the need for a 'base tan' to prevent sun damage...but is that fact or farce?

Will a 'Base Tan' Protect You From Sun Damage?

What? NO, you idiot! (Photo by Andrew George on Unsplash)

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA...no. Because a base tan IS sun damage.

At best, a 'base tan' is like SPF 4 sun block, which might be enough to keep some people from getting sunburned.

However, too much sun ups your odds of getting skin cancer, even if you don't get burned. It'll also cause premature aging.

I'm 13 and look just fine, thankyouverymuch (Getty Images)

Dermatologists (the skin nerds) suggest wearing sunblock rated at least SPF 30 anytime you're out in the sun.

Or just be a hermit like me and avoid the sun whenever possible.

I'm 78 and hate everything that involves sunlight (Choad via TSM)

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