The complexion you're born with is beautiful

 Dr Anna Juern, a pediatric and general dermatologist with Aurora Health Care has a simple message that the complexion you're born with in beautiful.

Dr. Juern was a special guest on the CBS 58 News at at 4:30 p.m. spreading the message for folks to stop tanning in the sun or tanning beds.

\"Stick with the complexion you have,\" urged Dr. Juern.

The science is there, there can be no doubt that the sun has damaging affects that can lead to skin cancer that can spread to other organs.

She says you must use sunscreen on any exposed skin with an SPF of at least 30. She says look on the label to make sure it is broad spectrum which means it provides protection against UVA and UVB rays.

\"The parents have to be the model for the children, everyone should wear sunscreen.\"

Dr. Juern says you should apply 30 minutes before you go outside and reapply every two hours, more frequently if you're swimming or sweating.

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