‘Darker colours are more effective at blocking light than light-coloured fabrics, as darker colours absorb and dissipate the ultraviolet rays,’ he adds. But according to Dawn Davis, a dermatology expert at the Mayo Clinic in the U.S., there is no such thing as a ‘safe’ base tan. The level of UV protection is not determined by the tint, says Dr Kwartz. ‘It is important to understand that it’s not necessarily the visible sunlight that damages your skin, but the UV radiation. A common error that many make is believing that they cannot burn in the shade, says Dr Glass.

Source: Daily Mail July 08, 2019 21:00 UTC