Full-Body Sunbathing, Risks and Benefits

By Jane Barthelemy. Is Sunlight Dangerous? Over the past 4 decades, dermatologists and doctors say you should never be exposed to direct sunlight because it will damage your skin and cause skin cancer. After numerous basal cell spots, I’m also wary of the sun. As I child I basked in the sun all summer long without sunscreen or a hat. I got lots of sunburns, peeled and went out again. Now I know better. Countless basal cell cancer spots on my face and chest have taught me to do everything I can to avoid a recurrence. Surprising research: Sun Exposure Leads to…