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WHY DO YOU NEED SUNSCREEN?

WHY DO WE APPLY SUNSCREEN?

To help protect our skin from invisible ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun, namely UVA and UVB rays. UVC rays are short wavelength and do not reach the earth's surface.
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UVB 5-10%

UVB rays make up about 5-10% of the rays that reach us:

  • Affects the skin's outer layer
  • Are the primary cause of sunburns, skin cancer, premature skin aging, and tanning.
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UVA 90-95%

UVA rays constitute approximately 90-95% of the rays that reach the Earth:

  • Are weaker than UVB rays, but penetrate more deeply into the skin's layers.
  • Can contribute to signs of premature aging, such as wrinkles, as well as skin cancer and tanning.

UNDERSTANDING THE UV INDEX

The daily UV index forecast is a prediction of the maximum UV strength for the day, which is usually reached in the early afternoon.

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF

UV RATING 1-2 LOW

  1. Wear UV-blocking sunglasses
  2. Use Coppertone® Sunscreen
  3. Wear a hat
  4. Wear protective clothing

UV RATING 3-5 MODERATE

  1. Wear UV-blocking sunglasses
  2. Use Coppertone® Sunscreen
  3. Wear a hat
  4. Wear protective clothing
  5. Stay in the shade near midday

UV RATING 6-7 HIGH

  1. Wear UV-blocking sunglasses
  2. Use Coppertone® Sunscreen
  3. Wear a hat
  4. Wear protective clothing
  5. Stay in the shade near midday
  6. Stay in the shade to reduce time in the sun

UV RATING 8-10 VERY HIGH

  1. Wear UV-blocking sunglasses
  2. Use Coppertone® Sunscreen
  3. Wear a hat
  4. Wear protective clothing
  5. Stay in the shade near midday
  6. Stay in the shade to reduce time in the sun
  7. Try to avoid the sun between 10-2pm

UV RATING 11+ EXTREME

  1. Wear UV-blocking sunglasses
  2. Use Coppertone® Sunscreen
  3. Wear a hat
  4. Wear protective clothing
  5. Stay in the shade near midday
  6. Stay in the shade to reduce time in the sun
  7. Try to avoid the sun between 10-2pm