Applying moderate amounts of sunscreen protects skin from the most harmful sun rays, but new products advertise sun protection factors of 80 to even above 100 SPF levels, leaving consumers confused and believing the impossible – total protection … There are two different types of UV rays in sunlight: UVB light causes surface sunburn , while UVA light penetrates and causes deeper connective-tissue damage. UVA light is the culprit for premature aging and cell-level damage . …
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