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1What should you know about sunlight?› 2The structure of human skin› 3Effects of sunlight on human skin› 4Natural mechanisms of photoprotection› 5Why can sunlight still be harmful despite the skin's natural photoprotective mechanisms?› 6Who is at high risk of UV-induced skin damage?› 7Why are red-haired people at greater risk from the sun?› 8Why are people who practice water sports at greater risk from the sun?› 9What can you do to reduce the harmful effects of the sun?› 10What clothing provides the best protection from the sun?› 11Factors influencing the skin response to solar UV› 12What is a modern sunscreen made of?› 13What does SPF mean?› 14How should sailors, canoeists and surfers choose a sunscreen?› 15How should a sunscreen be applied?› 16Photoprotection for children on boats and at the seaside› 17Photoprotection while boating, canoeing, surfing and windsurfing in special situations› 18Photoprotection and scars› 19Photoprotection and cosmetic procedures› 20Photoprotection: the importance of diet› 21Conclusions›