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UV is the key

Even if you've never heard the words "UV radiation" before, you've definitely felt its effects. Anyone who has ever been under the sun has. UV radiation has been the cause of every sunburn you've had. It might even be the reason behind your wrinkles. Or worse.

UV radiation is part of the energy that comes from the sun. It travels in a type of sunlight called UV rays. Some of these rays can reach the earth's surface, where they touch skin.

Because UV rays are a form of radiation, they can harm skin. They're associated with problems such as early skin aging, skin cancer, and more.

UVA AND UVB

There are 2 types of UV rays that you should be aware of: UVA and UVB. Both are dangerous, both can cause skin damage and aging, and both can cause skin cancers, including melanoma.
The main differences are:

Wrinkles

UVA AGES SKIN

These are longer rays of light, so they penetrate deep into skin and cause premature aging.

UVA rays are associated with some skin cancers, like melanoma.


Sunburn

UVB BURNS SKIN

These are shorter rays of light, so they mostly affect the skin's surface, causing sunburn.

UVB rays are primarily associated with the development of skin cancer.

If you've often been out in the sun, you may be at risk for developing a precancerous condition. Overexposure to UVA and UVB rays may cause AK, a skin condition that affects approximately 58 million Americans.

You should make sure the sunscreens you use are labeled "broad spectrum" or "UVA/UVB," which means they protect against UVA and UVB rays. The letters "SPF" tell you how much protection your sunscreen provides against UVB rays.

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