Summer has arrived and the sun is shining bright! What better time to talk about UV Safety?

The sun puts out radiation known as UV-A and UV-B rays. Both can damage your skin and eyes

• UV-A rays reach the outer layer of your skin
• UV-B rays can reach the middle layer of your skin

Unprotected skin exposure can cause:

• Vision problems
• Suppression of the immune system
• Premature aging of the skin
• Skin cancer

What can you do to protect yourself from exposure?

• Cover up ( wear a hat or shade protective clothing to shield your skin )
• Stay in the shade ( stay in the shade between 10AM and 4PM because this is when the sun’s rays are the most intense )
• Choose the right sunscreen ( make sure you use at least a 15 spf sunscreen and that it has a UV-A and UV-B protection )
• Use the right amount of sunscreen ( When in the sun you should apply a palmful of sunscreen every 2 hours and you should apply it even more if you are swimming or sweating )

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