A recent study from Spain found that people with skin type III, which is classified as skin that will “tan easily but still sunburn,” need only 10 to 20 minutes of sun time to get the recommended dose of vitamin D. Any longer and it will cause erythema, or the start of a sunburn.

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And don’t believe everything you hear about exposing yourself to the sun. Here are four common myths that you can put an end to.

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