Can you tan in April?

Despite appearances, early spring is an ideal time for tanning. The turn of March and April is statistically 4 times more sunny hours than in January and February, and we should remember that it is not the temperature but the exposure to radiation that is responsible for the formation of a tan.



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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends at least 10 to 15 minutes of sun exposure (without sunscreen) daily between March and October, from 11 am to 3 pm. Darker skin tones actually need to spend more time in the sun than this to achieve the same benefit.

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UV rays become more intense in the spring, even before temperatures get warmer, the American Cancer Society warns. People in some areas may get sunburned when the weather is still cool because they may not think of protecting themselves if it's not hot out.

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