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Sunburns

4: Hours after exposure that the body starts sending extra blood to damaged skin

8 to 24: Hours after exposure that a sunburn peaks

30: Minutes before stepping out into the sun that you should apply sunscreen, so it can adhere to your skin

90: Percent of ultraviolet light reflected by snow

20: Percent reflected by sand

Source: howstuffworks.com

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