It's amazing how trends come and go over the years. Leisure suits, poodle skirts, platform shoes and leggings have had their 15 minutes of fame over the past decades.  Let's be honest, if we never have to witness the return of the leisure suit or belly shirts, we'll be grateful. Some styles of decades past, however, just won't quit. Tanning is one example. Ever since Coco Chanel paraded around the French Rivera with her sun-kissed skin, women everywhere have been attempting to emulate her look.  

 
Unfortunately, tanning falls under the trend category of "dangerous."  Too much sun exposure can lead to painful burns, premature aging and in some cases, skin cancer. A few ways to prevent sun damage is to wear clothing that covers exposed skin, stay in the shade and avoid being outside when the sun is at its highest point in the sky. Covering up in a long sleeved shirt and pants at the beach really doesn't seem all that appealing. Either does trying to play volleyball or Frisbee under a shaded tree. What about sunscreen? Isn't it the number one way to protect ourselves from the sun's dangerous ways? Not necessarily. It definitely can be utilized, but let's separate fact from fiction in terms of sunscreen effectiveness.