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18 Reasons Why You Don't Ever Need To Wear Sunscreen

SP-why-the-F even bother?

1. A lot of people will say sunscreen is important...

2. That SPF is a lifesaver...

3. That it'll keep your skin from turning the same shade as a cherry popsicle...

4. And protect you from skin cancer or whatever.

5. But honestly? What do those people know?

6. Reapplying sunscreen is SUCH A DRAG.

7. Sunscreen is just sooooo sticky.

8. And anyway, sunburn is just a stop on the journey to a beautiful tan.

9. It's not like there are actual ~consequences~ for too much sun.

10. I mean, skin cancer doesn't REALLY ever happen, right?

11. Basal cell carcinoma? Nah.

12. It's totally worth the risk.

13. And anyway, who even CARES about melanoma when you could be getting a super beautiful tan?

14. Plus, sunburn isn't even painful.

15. Your feet? They're fine.

16. Your back? It's TOTALLY OK.

17. So don't even worry about that burn.

18. I mean, it's not like one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, or 90 percent of all non-melanoma skin cancer cases are linked to sun exposure or anything.*