Sponsored by Neutrogena
Be sun smart
every day
WE ALL KNOW that lying on the beach exposes you to the sun’s harmful
ultraviolet (UV) rays. But so can walking down the street on an overcast day,
driving in your car or having fun in the snow. In fact, just by following your
regular routine, it’s not uncommon to be exposed to up to 20 hours of UV rays
a week. Are you properly protecting yourself?
There are two types of UV rays that you need to be concerned with—UVA
and UVB. Both can harm the skin.
UVA Rays
• Can pass through window glass and can penetrate deep into
the layers of the skin
• Contribute to premature signs of aging—including fine lines
and wrinkles
• Can play a part in the formation of skin cancer
UVB Rays
• Penetrate the outer layer of skin, causing damage to skin cells
• Are the primary cause of sunburn
