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Sunscreen helps by blocking out some of the harmful UV rays coming from the sun from getting absorbed into your skin. Depending on the quality (the SPF) and how much you apply / how often you apply it, and how strong the sun is / how much time you spend in the sun, wearing sunscreen can protect you from getting burned, tan, and can help prevent certin forms of skin cancer from developing.

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