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TIPS ON SUN PROTECTION Why do we need protection from sunlight (ultraviolet rays)? · Sun rays consist of ultraviolet radiations, i.e. UVA, UVB, UVC · Exposure to both ultraviolet A(UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays results in cumulated damage that leads to skin ageing, cataracts, corneal burns and the formation of skin cancer. · Besides sunburn, it can give you headaches; it can cause dehydration and eye damage. · Exposure to UV radiation triggers increase in darkness of the skin leading to tanning of the skin. · UV rays penetrate deep into the skin support structure, affecting the skins immune system and increasing cancer risks. · UVA rays can penetrate glass/windows. · 80% of the damaging rays can get through clouds. · 60% of the day’s sun burning radiation occurs between the hours of 10a.m and 4 p.m. · Reflection from sand, water and white surfaces, results in substantial UVR exposure. · Heat and brightness are not indicators of UV intensity. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE...