Gradual exposure to the sun ultimately protects against the sun's harmful rays, according to research from the Sunlight Research Forum .
Although the sun is a source of vitamin D too much sun exposure is bad for your skin. Gradual exposure to sunlight, on the other hand, eventually works as protection from further harmful rays of the sun. According to a repeated survey by the Sunlight Research Forum †
Getting used to the sun
Occasionally let your skin get used to the sun before it turns red, i.e. the erythema threshold contributes to building natural self-defense mechanisms against excessive exposure to UV radiation. Due to the pigmentation and build-up of the outer layer of the skin a barrier is built that stops the harmful effects of the sun.
Hint! Protect Your Skin Day>
