Tag: "UVB"
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Sunscreen and Vitamin D Absorption
Sunscreen and Vitamin D Absorption
There has been a lot of debate over the last 10 years about whether or not sunscreen blocks the body’s ability to generate vitamin D from exposure to the sun. UVB rays, which are the type of ultra-violet rays that cause sunburns and which over exposure to over time can lead to skin cancer, also [...]
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UV-Protective Clothing: Convenient Sun Protection for Your Little One
UV-Protective Clothing: Convenient Sun Protection for Your Little One
Sun Facts NASA reports that the amount of ultraviolet radiation reaching the Earth’s surface has increased over the last 30 years. Most of that increase has been in the mid- and high-latitudinal areas. Central Texas, for example, has shown a 6 percent increase in UV levels on average since 1979. In Washington, D.C., levels have [...]
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Is Sunscreen Safe For My Child?
Is Sunscreen Safe For My Child?
Many of us are aware of the effects of unprotected overexposure to the sun, but let’s look at a few facts: Over 1 million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer each year. (GoodHousekeeping) According to the CDC, just a few serious sunburns can increase a child’s risk for developing skin cancer later in life. (REI.com) [...]