In the heart of summer 2025, with beaches teeming and social media awash in golden tans, it’s time to confront the perils of solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation. While moderate sun aids vitamin D synthesis, excess exposure assaults skin tissue at every level. This piece unpacks the science of UV damage—from molecular mayhem to chronic threats—and dismantles the “base tan” myth using fresh 2020-2025 data. Armed with facts, we can champion health over harmful beauty standards.
