Lying out in the sun may be a relaxing favorite pastime, but recent evidence has shown that the sun is the biggest risk factor for skin cancer. Around 40,000 people in the UK alone acquire some form of skin cancer each year. The second problem acquired from the sun is the aging effects on the skin. Some believe that the sun, which can be avoided, causes 90 per cent of wrinkles and fine lines. It is ideal to protect your skin from the sun, so here are some facts and tips:
Sun care Terms
UVA - UVA rays are ultraviolet rays from the sun which cause the aging process and give risk of skin cancer.
UVB - UVB rays are ultraviolet rays from the sun, which cause redness, stinging and burning.
SPF - This ranges from 2 to 60 and tells you how long you can stay in the sun.
Water Resistant - It keeps 50 per cent of its protection even after two 20 minutes in water.
Waterproof - It keeps 80 % of its protection even after two 20 minutes in water.
UVA - UVA rays are ultraviolet rays from the sun which cause the aging process and give risk of skin cancer.
UVB - UVB rays are ultraviolet rays from the sun, which cause redness, stinging and burning.
SPF - This ranges from 2 to 60 and tells you how long you can stay in the sun.
Water Resistant - It keeps 50 per cent of its protection even after two 20 minutes in water.
Waterproof - It keeps 80 % of its protection even after two 20 minutes in water.
