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    How do I manage skin type 1 when out in the sun?

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    I have very light skin type 1. I am from central Europe and planning to go to Sydney for several months.

    I feel that my skin will really limit my freedom to be outside and enjoy myself — I've researched and apparently I can only be outside for 1 to 1.5 hours per day, with factor 30 sun screen. I get sun burn very quickly and my skin doesn't really tan, so it probably won't adjust either.

    I'd like to try out surfing and spend some time on the beach, and of course I want to explore the city. All of this exposes me to sunlight; the beach is probably worse because of the water.

    Is it really this bad? Is there anything else I can do?
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