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Sunscreen is used to protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation emitted primarily by our sun. The ozone layer also protects us from ultraviolet rays, however the current problems with holes in the ozone layer makes wearing sunscreen almost essential if one is going to be outside for an extended period of time.

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