The days are becoming longer and hotter which means that there is more time to be outside doing a number of different activities. Staying out in the sun might give you a nice glowing tan, but it is definitely not worth the long term skin damage that it can cause. While it may be beneficial for the mind to soak up some sun after a long dark winter if you are going to be out in the sun, you need to stay safe. Some people get a sun tan easily while others get sunburnt. People who are blonde or red hair, have light- coloured skin and light coloured eyes tend to get sunburnt easier than those with dark eyes and skin. The reason for this is because they have less melanin which is a chemical in the skin that protects it from sun damage by reflecting and absorbing UV rays. […]