First of all...think this issue is based on many factors... skin type..length of time spent in the sun etc. etc. etc.... to try fit everyone in the same mold in regards to suntanning is like makin a corelation that we should all look and weigh the same I personally have tanned all my life... have the type of skin that tans very easily...never burns and in fact have a tan year round...( I guess you could say I am one of these folks)

Quote by Bill, re: PP:

"Furthermore, while they argue for building up a tan in order to allow the skin pigment to block the UVA and recommend not using a sunscreen because of its ability to allow us to overdose on UVA, they also emphasize the importance of NOT letting yourself burn. "

I feel very invigorated after doing 80 laps in the pool during a warm day...a short jaunt under the sun's ray's for me is rejeuvenating ...I do not use suncreen...

Bonnie