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23 Μαΐ 2024 · In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the key differences between UVA and UVB rays, how they affect your skin, and what you can do to limit sun damage. What is UV radiation? UV radiation...
Effective protection must filter out UVA, UVB and long UVA. You can tell how strong your sun protection is by looking at its SPF rating for UVB rays and its PPD rating for UVA. The most advanced sun protection products integrate anti-oxidants such as Baicalin for boosted anti-long UVA protection.
There are two basic types of ultraviolet rays that reach the earth’s surface—UVB and UVA. UVB rays are responsible for producing sunburn. The UVB rays also play the greatest role in causing skin cancers, including the deadly black mole form of skin cancer (malignant melanoma).
UVB damages skin cells and causes DNA mutations that can eventually lead to melanoma and other types of skin cancer. UVB radiation from the sun also can cause cataracts. Cataracts happen when proteins in your eye lens get damaged. The proteins start to collect pigments that cloud your vision.
17 Απρ 2018 · The sun emits two types of ultraviolet rays that are damaging to the skin. UVA and UVB rays both cause different types of damage, and not all sun creams protect against them in the same way, so it’s important to know the difference between the two, and what they’re responsible for.
6 Ιουν 2023 · Understand the difference between UVA (aging) and UVB (burning) rays to choose the right sunscreen with SPF and broad-spectrum protection.
UVB protection is measured using a system called SPF (sun protection factor). In order to avoid sunburn, you need to choose a high SPF. It is indicated on all sunscreens, and there are four levels of protection: low (factor 6 to 10), medium (15 to 25), high (30 to 50) and very high (50+).