Fun in the sun is great. Too much fun in the sun can be dangerous.

Did you know that people who drink are more prone to skin cancer? 

Those are the findings of a recent study in the British Journal of Dermatology. You don’t have to be a heavy drinker to be at risk, although that does increase the odds. Light drinkers have a 10% increased risk, moderate drinkers 18% and heavy drinkers a whopping 55% increased risk of developing melanoma.

The danger is two-fold. Of course we’re less likely to take precautions in the sun once we’ve had a few drinks. About one-fifth of sunburns in American adults are attributable to alcohol consumption. But the researchers also found that regular alcohol consumption leaves our skin sun-sensitive and prone to UV damage.

If you know you’ll be partying in the sun, slather on the sunscreen ahead of time and set a timer on your phone to reapply once the party is in full swing.