Many young women with light skin want to have tan skin and lie out in the sun or visit tanning salons. However, exposure to the sun can cause serious damage to your skin now and cause you to get wrinkles prematurely. Excess sun exposure can also cause skin cancer.

*If you spend time in the sun, remember to:

*Wear a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher

*Stay out of the sun from 10 am to 3 pm-when the sun's rays are the strongest.

*Wear a sunscreen on cloudy as well as sunny days.

*Cover up with a hat or long sleeves when you can.

*Everyone should wear sunscreen regardless of his or her skin tone.

Also, remember that the sun's effects on your skin tend to show more later in the day. So, even if you think you're not getting burned, it may show up long after you're inside.