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Tan, sunburn, aging, acne and skin cancer are all the results of getting exposed to the sun rays. In fact most of us are only concerned about tan protection and sunburn, which are caused by UVB. But the more dangerous is the UVA. …

Understanding UV rays.  Today we all know that UV rays are harmful to all skin types. But did you know that the rays themselves have types that hurt the skin in various degrees? Well it is so. “There three types of UV rays UVA, UVB, and UVC. UVA rays reach the earth most, and are cause of most skin allergies. Their levels remain constant throughout  the year. UVB rays case sunburns, and tans. Their levels generally increase during summer. Most dangerous type is the UVC , but they get blocked by our earth’s ozone layer,” says Dr  Parikh.

In fact UVA rays comprise of 95 percent of the radiation that reaches the earth. They are on earth all year long, in winter and in summer, Their levels do not vary a lot contrary to UVB, which are more present in summer. UVA rays can actually penetrate glass windows. These are the rays that batter our skin the most. UVB make for only 5 percent of the rays, and are prominent during the hotter months.

The harmful effects
As little as 20 minutes of incidental sun exposure everyday adds up to more than 120 hours of UV radiation per year. That equals nearly 6 hours of serious sun bathing. Whether exposed for five  minutes or five hours of serious sun bathing. Whether exposed for five minutes or five hours, incidental amount s of sun exposure can contribute to lines and wrinkles, alterations in the skin’s natural defense system, skin discolorations and uneven skin tone.

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Just a few serious sunburns can increase your child’s risk of skin cancer later in life. Kids don’t have to be at the pool, beach, or on vacation to get too much sun . Their skin needs protection from the sun’s harmful UV rays whenever they’ re outdoors. … Shade Planning for America’s Schools (PDF-1.2MB) is a manual to help school communities create and maintain a physical environment that supports sun safety by ensuring that school grounds have adequate shade. …

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The best way to prevent sunburn , premature wrinkles, skin cancer, and other damaging effects from the sun is to stay out of it, especially between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., when the sun’s rays are strongest. If you can’t, apply sunscreen …

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2/3 of UV rays penetrate clouds and can cause unexpected sunburns . The “SPF” ( sun protection factor) on sunscreens estimates how well the UV rays are blocked from reaching the skin. A factor of “15″ means that sun exposure of 15 minutes is equivalent … Play in the shade. Bring an umbrella or pop-up tent along to avoid direct sun . No sunbathing ! Remember: tan skin is damaged skin. Use sunscreen liberally. There is no evidence at all that sunscreen is harmful to children. …

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Sunscreen is a big topic, and we’ll have a more comprehensive guest post that does it justice on Thursday (May is sun safety and skin cancer awareness month in case you hadn’t heard). … clothing is treated with chemicals, which sounds sort of scary unless you consider the fact that sunscreen is too. I’ve personally never gotten burned through my clothes, but apparently this is a UVA vs. UVB situation. UVB damage is visible immediately in the form of a sunburn . …

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Too much sun can give you painful sunburn , cause heat exhaustion or lead to heat stroke. Too much sun may also cause long-term skin damage - even skin cancer. … Sunburn Try to avoid sunburns by protecting your skin with sunscreens . What does the SPF stand for on a product and how is it determined? SPF stands for sun protection factor. In the United States the SPF of a product tells how long …

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I can’t count the number of times i’ve known people to willfully get a nasty sunburn because it was a pain in the ass to put on sunscreen. Although - most products seem to be lower level protection (~ SPF 10) so you’ll still need more for a … Some people prefer to avoid optical brighteners, either due to distrust of unnecessary chemicals or, interestingly, for safety reasons in combat; as a result, there are many detergents that contain no fluorescent brighteners. …

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