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What does the sun do to your skin?Sunlight contains Ultraviolet Radiation (UV Rays). UV rays from the sun penetrate the layers of your skin over time and cause it to gradually break down and change. These UV Rays contribute to sunburn, wrinkles, and the risk of skin cancer. UV rays are not visible to the naked eye, however, they still penetrate your skin's layers if you don't protect yourself.
What are UV rays?There are 3 types of UV rays from sunlight: UVA, UVB, and UVC. UVC rays are unable to penetrate our atmosphere, but UVA and UVB rays can. UVA Rays are constant throughout the year. UVA can penetrate window glass and contributes overtime to long-term skin damage such as wrinkling. UVA rays also damage the eyes and can cause cataracts. Scientific evidence is now mounting that UVA rays can lead to the development of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer. UVB Rays are strongest in summer months, but they are present throughout the year. Scientific evidence has shown UVB rays cause non-melanoma skin cancers, and may be linked to the development of melanoma. What can you do to protect yourself?You can protect yourself from sun damage and skin cancer by properly preparing before you go outside. Educating yourself is the first step. Learn how to Protect Yourself now! |
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