THE TWO TOP SUNTAN MYTHS
Everything about the sun is bad for you
We hear so much about how (0) ________ (danger) UV rays are that you’d be forgiven for
thinking that (17) ________ (stay) indoors all summer was good for you! But there are plenty
of (18) ________ (use) things about being out in the sunshine too. A 15-minute
(19) ________ (day) stroll in the sun will provide enough vitamin D to build strong bones.
This vitamin also boosts the immune system, preventing infections such as colds.
(20) ________ (sun) days also help increase the level of a brain chemical called serotonin,
which puts you in a good mood. If you are (21) ________ (careful) enough (avoiding the
hottest times of the day and using the appropriate sunscreen), the sun can actually help you
get rid of some skin problems as well.
One bottle of sunscreen will be enough for the two of you on a 10-day holiday.
Not if you apply the amount used during testing in laboratories to achieve the level of
(22) ________ (protect) stated on the bottle. Experts say you should take one 400ml bottle of
sunscreen per person for every 10 days of your holiday. Sunscreen should be applied 15
minutes before going out in the sun and then reapplied (23) ________ (frequent) and always
after swimming. If you are using a spray, your skin should be completely (24) ________
(cover) before you rub it in. And don’t forget the (25) ________ (hide) places such as the
soles of your feet and behind your ears.