sun bathing

actually nah good for the skin...people like white do sunbathing to let there skin turn tan....but actually they only burn there skin....of course asian dont do sunbathing coz mostly asians are already tan.....

and too much skin exposure of the sun can cause cancer of the skin

No infact sunbathing is good for skin when done in moderation. Most of us love being outside in the summertime. Sunshine not only makes everything look better, it makes us feel good too. But ultraviolet (UV) rays in the sunlight can damage the cells in your body.

You should do everything you can to avoid getting burnt by the sun. This is because over time small amounts of sunburn damage can build up, which may lead to the development of skin cancer or melanoma.

Tanning and your skin

Tanning is a natural process. Your skin creates the brown-coloured pigment called melanin to protect it against the harmful UV rays in sunlight. This means even the lightest suntan is evidence of skin damage.

While a tan is your body's way of protecting itself against UV rays, if the damaged skin cells can't repair themselves, they can become cancerous. You should be particularly careful in spring when your skin is pale.

A tan doesn't guarantee that you will avoid skin cancer later on in life. Sun exposure is a key factor in skin cancer, and the number of cases has doubled over the last few decades.

How can you avoid sun damage?
Children

Small children usually love the sun and want to stay outside far longer than adults.

But they are very sensitive to the sun's rays.

Keep kids out of the sun for the hottest parts of the day and protect them with a high SPF (30+).

You can protect your skin by following a few basic rules for your skin type.

Choose one statement from the list below that best describes your skin type. Imagine you are sunbathing in spring for the first time, without wearing any sunscreen.
Skin type 1: I always burn, I never tan.
Skin type 2: if I spend an hour in the sun I feel slightly burnt the next day. After seven days I have a slight tan.
Skin type 3: if I spend an hour in the sun I feel slightly burnt the next day. After seven days I am moderately tanned.
Skin type 4: I never feel burnt after spending an hour in the sun. After seven days I am very tanned.
Medicines

Certain medicines can cause hypersensitivity to the sun's rays and cause severe eczema from sunbathing.

Consult your GP before sunbathing if you are taking any medication.

All skin types should stay out of the sun at the hottest times of the day (11am-3pm).
Skin type 1

Avoid sunbathing and make sure you cover arms and legs with long shirts etc when out in the summer sun.

You will not get a tan – any attempts will only cause skin damage, which may later develop into cancer.

Fine pale skin does not age as quickly as other skin types. Your tanned friends will get wrinkles long before you do.