What are the different types of UV rays and how do they affect my familys skin?
There are 3 different types of ultraviolet (UV) rays: • UVA rays: UVA rays make up the majority of UV light absorbed by your skin. They are responsible for aging your skin and causing wrinkles, sun damage and skin cancer. They are not only found in sunlight, but also in tanning beds. • UVB rays: UVB rays are most responsible for sunburns and skin cancer. They break down the skin’s ability to absorb antioxidants, making it difficult for the skin to repair itself. UVB rays are stronger than UVA rays and strongest during the summer. • UVC rays: Though UVC rays are the strongest of all the UV rays, they are unable to pass through the earth’s ozone layer so they never make it to earth’s surface. What do different SPF ratings really mean? SPF stands for “sun protection factor.” Generally speaking, an SPF rating tells you how long you can be in the sun before you burn. For example, sunscreen with an SPF of 15 means you can be in the sun 15 times longer before burning than if you had no sunscr
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