Sun damage is one of the major culprits you will find for skin damage, for premature aging, and otherwise. It should be a major culprit, because it puts you at higher risk for skin cancer, it really does damage your body, and otherwise it’s really not any good for you. This being said, frankly speaking, it’s not that hard to prevent sun damage. The big thing is to wear sunscreen. You have to remember it wherever you go. It’s not just when you’re out at the beach. It’s wearing it on even cloudy days, when you’re driving around in your car, at times when it frankly speaking seems inconsequential. Second, limit your sun exposure, especially between the hours of 10 and 4. This makes a huge difference in your chances of experiencing problems. Third, actually stay away from the tanning booths. No, they are not safer than tanning in the sun, they are actually more concentrated and can cause more burning and damage to the skin in general. Now if you wear sunscreen, you should be able to naturally avoid more severe sunburns, and frankly speaking, if you apply your sunscreen regularly, it should definitely help. And always remember, though having dark skin doesn’t exempt you from the risks, having lighter skin puts you at a higher risk.