UV rays
UV rays are increasingly becoming better known throughout the general public as a result of the efforts of the medical community to educate and hopefully prevent more cases of skin cancer and skin damage from cropping up.
Most people don't think something as simple as sunlight can be responsible for such serious consequences but the sun's ultraviolet rays should never be taken for granted. There are two common types of these rays that cause the majority of skin damage: UVB and UVA rays.
UVB rays affect the outer layer of skin known as the epidermis and are the main culprit when you get sunburned. Although most people treat sunburn and don't think anything about it afterwards, the worse the sunburn, the more likely you are to develop some form of skin problem, specifically skin cancer. There are both cancerous and non-cancerous types of skin cancer out there, and UVB rays contribute to more than 90% of them. The most fatal type of skin cancer is melanoma.
On the flip side, UVA rays do its damage in the dermis, which is the second layer of skin. This is where the elastin and collagen is found. Large doses of UVA rays can result in a loss of elastin and collagen, resulting in sagging, wrinkled skin.
As you can see, UV rays may seem innocent enough but unless you take the proper precautions, these two can cause a lot of trouble for your complexion, your skin and your health. The best way to avoid the damaging effects of UV rays is to stay out of the sun altogether but since that's pretty impossible to do, it is essential that you wear protective clothing and wear sunscreen or sunblock anytime you plan on being directly out in the sun for a certain period of time. Be sure to choose a sun care product with a good SPF rating and remember to reapply as needed. By practicing these measures diligently, you can prevent future problems from arising
