July is synonymous with a carefree time of year — trips to the beach, picnics, family outings, baseball games, and fun in the sun. Unfortunately, it is also a time when ultraviolet rays are most damaging, therefore, July has been designated as UV safety month.
When a person is exposed to UV light, the body increases its production of melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color. It’s this extra melanin that creates a sun tan. This is the body’s means of blocking UV rays in an attempt to prevent skin damage.
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