What are UV Rays?
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What are UV rays?
Ultra Violet, or UV Radiation is part of the electromagnetic (light) spectrum that reaches the earth from the sun. It has wavelengths shorter than visible light, making it invisible to the naked eye. Both UVA and UVB, however, penetrate the atmosphere and play an important role in conditions such as premature skin aging, eye damage (including cataracts), and skin cancers. They also suppress the immune system, reducing your ability to fight off these and other maladies. How do they effect our skin? By damaging the skin's cellular DNA, excessive UV radiation produces genetic mutations that can lead to skin cancer. Both the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the World Health Organization have identified UV as a proven human carcinogen. UV radiation is considered the main cause of nonmelanoma skin cancers (NMSC), including basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). These cancers strike more than a million and more than 250,000 Americans, respectively, each year. Many experts believe that, especially for fair-skinned people, UV radiation also frequently plays a key role in melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, which kills more than 8,000 Americans each year. Information from the National Skin Care Foundation |
Burn Band
The Burn Band is a simple accessory that anyone can use to prevent themselves from the harmful rays of the sun. The color change technology that reminds you when to get out of the sun is a convent way to keep your skin healthy for years to come. The Burn Band come in different strengths based on the amount of melanin in your fair to dark skin. The Burn Band is a worry free accessory that takes the hassle out of reapplying sunblock, and those annoying cloudy day burns. The Burn Band is adjustable to all sizes enabling healthy skin care for all ages. The color change band is simple for children to learn about the importance of skin care early on in life. Try Burn Band and see how it is The Band that Prevents the Burn
The Burn Band is a simple accessory that anyone can use to prevent themselves from the harmful rays of the sun. The color change technology that reminds you when to get out of the sun is a convent way to keep your skin healthy for years to come. The Burn Band come in different strengths based on the amount of melanin in your fair to dark skin. The Burn Band is a worry free accessory that takes the hassle out of reapplying sunblock, and those annoying cloudy day burns. The Burn Band is adjustable to all sizes enabling healthy skin care for all ages. The color change band is simple for children to learn about the importance of skin care early on in life. Try Burn Band and see how it is The Band that Prevents the Burn
Sun Burn Prevention Guidelines by the Skin Care Foundation
- Seek the shade, especially between 10 AM and 4 PM.
- Do not burn.
- Avoid tanning and UV tanning booths.
- Cover up with clothing, including a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses.
- Usa a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day. For extended outdoor activity, use a water-resistant, broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
- Apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours, or immediately after swimming or excessive sweating.
- Examine your skin head-to-toe every month.
- See your physician every year for a professional skin exam.
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