What is the UV index, and why you should care…

Written by suNNy on 3 December 2009 – 9:03

sunburn on feet What is the UV index, and why you should care… To help reduce the sun’s harmful effects, try reducing sun exposure between 10 am – 4 pm, applying sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher every 2 hours when outside, wearing sunglasses with UV–A and UV–B protection, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, and using lip balm with SPF 15 or higher. … Sunburn indicates over exposure to UV-light and actually damages the skin, leaving it inflamed (as indicated by the skin’s red coloring and sensitivity), dry, chapped and visibly unappealing. …