by Rosanna Feroldi
That the much-loved tan is not a sign of health as it has long (and perhaps still) been perceived by most, but merely the skin’s defensive reaction to the damage inflicted by the sun’s rays should be clear to everyone by now. But how informed are you really about the risks you are putting your skin (and your health in general) at when you expose yourself to ultraviolet rays (UVA and UVB), natural or artificial, without having taken the necessary precautions? Test your knowledge with
this quiz
. Most importantly, remember to always use high-quality sunscreens that are appropriate for your phototype.
