What’s the difference between UVA and UVB rays?
UVA and UVB rays are different wavelengths of ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun. Both types are invisible and can cause skin cancer. UVA rays are the most plentiful. They penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin and can cause invisible photodamage, which may appear a few years later as lines, wrinkles or dark spots. UVA rays are not only responsible for aging effects; they can also contribute to sunburn and skin cancer. UVB rays are the primary cause for the redness and blistering of sunburns. Sun exposure can cause melanoma, one of the most dangerous types of skin cancer.
UVA and UVB rays are different wavelengths of ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun. Both types are invisible and can cause skin cancer. UVA rays are the most plentiful. They penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin and can cause invisible photodamage, which may appear a few years later as lines, wrinkles or dark spots. UVA rays are not only responsible for aging effects; they can also contribute to sunburn and skin cancer. UVB rays are the primary cause for the redness and blistering of sunburns. Sun exposure can cause melanoma, one of the most dangerous types of skin cancer. It is essential that everyone, even those with richer skin tones, use a daily moisturizer that contains at least an SPF (sun protection factor) of at least 15. AMBI® EVEN & CLEAR™ Daily Moisturizer with SPF 30 gently nourishes and moisturizes skin while it provides advanced sun protection from UVA and UVB rays.
