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Do you wear sunscreen in summer?

Wednesday, July 30
“No, I don’t tan.”
Ameli, housewife, 39

“Yes, but only when I’m on the beach. It’s necessary. A bad sunburn is bad for your health.”
Giga, bank employee, 25

“I use an umbrella, not sunscreen. It costs too much, I can’t afford it.”
Margo, pensioner, 71

“My skin is dark so I never get sunburned. Many of my friends wear sunscreen though.”
Eka, student, 22

“I’d rather cover up than use sunscreen. I sometimes have allergic reactions and I’m always unsure which sunscreen to use and which strength.”
Giorgi, manager, 35

“I do wear it at times, but only if I go to the beach during the hottest period of the day. Otherwise, I don’t get too burned.”
Lado, artist, 29

“I don’t really care about it. If I get burned, I use the traditional cure: matsoni.”
Koba, car technician, 27

“Yes, I always use it, my skin is very sensitive.”
Gvantsa, student, 18

“I only use it when I’m on the seaside. I don’t think it’s necessary in the city.”
Magda, secretary, 32