| The sun emits harmful ultraviolet radiations that | | | | These rays have a wavelength of about 320-400 nm |
| wreck havoc on your skin. They only comprise of a | | | | and are the longest of the UV spectrum. They |
| small percentage in the sun spectrum but are very | | | | penetrate deep inside the skin surface and cause |
| dangerous for the skin. Ultraviolet rays can damage | | | | premature aging of the skin resulting in wrinkles, fine |
| the skin cells and cause disruption to its DNA | | | | lines and age spots. Prolonged and unprotected |
| structure. In fact, tanning is a defense mechanism of | | | | exposure to the UVA rays can also promote the |
| the skin against this damage. | | | | chance of getting skin cancer. UVA rays can easily |
| The spectrum of ultraviolet rays comprise of 3 types | | | | parse through glass and windows and can affect you |
| of rays - UVA, UVB and UVC. | | | | even if you are inside the confines of your home or |
| UVA Rays | | | | car. |