This is why you need to wear sunscreen

Very clear example of the effect of UV rays on ageing. This 92 year-old woman applied sunscreen to her face for 40+ years, but not to her neck.
This is a photo from a study published in the Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology in October 2021 as part of a report on skin cancer and aging as an example of the effects of sun protection.
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