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Australia, in particular, has long been recognized as a hotbed of skin cancer.

With over 750,000 diagnosed cases each year, Australia has two to three times more cases of skin cancer than found in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

Why does Australia have such high rates of skin cancer, and what does that mean for you if you live there or are planning on visiting?

It’s easy to forget about protecting your skin during the winter months, but the sun’s rays are still strong. Whether your winter travels take you to sun or snow, sun-protection is a must. Here are a few tips on how to stay sun safe not matter the season or your locale.

Despite widespread knowledge that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays is detrimental to skin health, a huge number of adults and teenagers are still using tanning beds to achieve that sun-kissed glow. Learn the facts about indoor tanning through a jaw dropping infographic.

Why does our skin age? Experts are still investigating the science behind the aging process, but most agree it’s a combination of intrinsic factors (like genetics) and extrinsic factors (like your lifestyle and environment).

Whether it’s summer or winter (or somewhere in between), your skin is at risk for sun damage every time you go outside- and knowing your risk level goes a long way towards knowing which preventative measures to take.

Almost 30 million people tan indoors in the United States every year. That’s a lot. Many indoor tanning companies will tell you that lying in a tanning bed is actually safer for your skin than being in the sun. Other people insist you’re better off lying on the beach.

So which is it? Are tanning beds bad for you? And is a tanning bed really worse than the sun It’s more complicated than you might expect. Keep reading to learn more.

What is the UV Index? The UV (ultraviolet) Index categorizes the level of UV radiation that is reaching the Earth’s surface. This is similar to a weather forecast, but instead of predicting the weather it predicts the expected risk of overexposure to UV rays. A higher UV Index means there is more UV radiation present, which ultimately means there is a higher risk of skin damage.

Don’t let the title of this infographic scare you, there is no war between us and the sun. As we all know, the sun provides many benefits to our everyday life. In fact, we would not have everyday life without it. However, those UV Rays that the sun emits each and every day can be extremely harmful and it's important to be aware of the facts associated with overexposure to the sun.

Artist & camera lover, Thomas Leveritt, shows people what they look like in ultraviolet. With this video he calls everyone to action and hopes we will all finally start wearing sunscreen daily. Watch the video below for a scary reality of just how the sun sees you and its harmful effects.

Need to know facts:

In the U.S., skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. Estimates from 2006 showed over 2 million people were treated for non-melanoma skin cancer, resulting in over 3.5 million diagnosed skin cancer annually.

In the U.S., one in every five people will develop skin cancer in their lifetime.

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