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Sun’s UV rays, that harm the skin are of two types |
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UVA RAYS:
Longer wavelength penetrates top layer of skin and affects deeper. Damages skin all year long
Protection Indicator: PA+, ++ and +++
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UVB RAYS
Shorter wavelength can’t penetrate but damages the top layer of skin. Affects most during summer Protection Indicator: Sun Protection Factor(SPF) |
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SPF factor currently used by most brands, confirms Protection against UVB only and not
UVA. “Broad Spectrum “ sunscreens not only protect the skin against UVB rays, but shield
The skin from the more harmful UVA rays as well as and are classified as PA+,PA++ or
PA+++ depending upon the intensity of UVA protection offered.
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