• When your skin's been exposed to too many of these rays, you get what's known as a sunburn. (kidshealth.org)
  • But too much ultraviolet, or UV, exposure can cause sunburn. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The surest way to prevent a sunburn is to keep your child out of the sun, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the sun's rays are the strongest. (babycenter.com)
  • Just like the sun, tanning beds also emit damaging UV rays that cause sunburn and skin cancer, including melanoma. (aad.org)
  • I don't burn as I used to, as I would notice sunburn after only being in the sun for 15 or 20 minutes before using the product. (fda.gov)
  • Ultraviolet rays play a part in problems ranging frombrskin irritation, cataracts and corneal burns to sunburn, "sun poisoning" andbrvarious types of skin cancer. (southlakestyle.com)
  • What is Sunburn and Minor Burns? (thehealthsuccesssite.com)
  • Sunburn and minor burns respond well to topical herbal treatments with salves, creams and ointments. (thehealthsuccesssite.com)
  • Aloe - Aloe is the best topical herbal treatment for minor burns, including sunburn. (thehealthsuccesssite.com)
  • Just as humans can be burned by the sun's ultraviolet rays, light coloured horses may suffer from sunburn. (horsejournals.com)
  • The flash burn is similar to sunburn and it starts hurting hours later, being very painful to the eyes. (longevity-inc.com)
  • If you expose your skin too long to ultraviolet light, the skin is damaged (sunburn) and turns red, hot, itchy and burning. (drmirkin.com)
  • According to the National Cancer Institute, about a third of American adults experience sunburn each year, and more than 33,000 of these burns require emergency room visits. (healthline.com)
  • Exposing sunburn to more ultraviolet (UV) rays can further damage your skin. (healthline.com)
  • Keep in mind that you won't be able to get rid of sunburn overnight even if your burn is mild. (healthline.com)
  • Sunburn is caused by overexposure to UV rays. (healthline.com)
  • In natural sunlight, 90 percent of the burning rays are UVB and only about 10 percent are UVA, so yes, it's hard to get a sunburn from UVA rays if you're in natural sunlight," says Rigel. (sunsafe.com)
  • however, SPF is a measurement of how well a sunscreen protects the skin from the sun's UVB rays, which cause sunburn. (presspublications.com)
  • Sunburn Sunburn is painful reddening of your skin caused by the UV (ultraviolet) rays in sunlight. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The UV rays penetrate outer skin layers and hit the deeper layers of the skin, where they can damage or kill skin cells. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Dark or vivid colors absorb more UV rays, rather than allowing them to penetrate the skin. (babycenter.com)
  • For example, a UPF 50 fabric blocks 98 percent of the sun's rays and allows two percent (1/50th) to penetrate, thus reducing your exposure risk significantly. (skincancer.org)
  • Dark or bright colors keep UV rays from reaching your skin by absorbing them rather than allowing them to penetrate. (skincancer.org)
  • UVA rays can pass through window glass, penetrate deeper into the dermis and are known to lead to signs of premature aging of the skin such as wrinkling and age spots. (marybird.org)
  • UVA and UVB rays can penetrate through clouds and are even present when it's raining, which is one of the biggest reasons why slathering on the SPF in winter is essential. (women.com)
  • It is important to apply daily SPF 30 or higher because harmful UVA rays can penetrate windows. (women.com)
  • UVB is ultraviolet light which does not penetrate as deeply as UVA rays, but still damages the skin. (missourinet.com)
  • Just like UV rays, IR comes in three types-A, B, and C. Infrared-A (IRA) can penetrate the human skin. (columbia.edu)
  • These products contain active ingredients or UV filters such as avobenzone or oxybenzone and absorb the UV rays before they can penetrate your skin. (columbia.edu)
  • They penetrate the skin more deeply than UVB rays, affecting the DNA of the cells in the dermis, attacking cell membranes, and changing the proteins that make up collagen and elastin, which support the skin's fibrous structure. (americanskin.org)
  • When UV rays penetrate the skin, a form of radiation is transferred which interacts with melanin, a naturally produced substance of the skin. (westlakedermatology.com)
  • By following a few simple precautions, Southlake-area residents canbravoid sunburns and other problems related to overexposure to the sun'sbrever-present UV rays. (southlakestyle.com)
  • These burn injuries are caused by exposure to X-rays or overexposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun. (slackdavis.com)
  • While it is common knowledge that sun overexposure can lead to damage of the skin, the image shown below uniquely illustrates the destructive power of ultraviolet (UV) rays. (westlakedermatology.com)
  • Sunlight consists of two types of harmful rays: ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. (marybird.org)
  • It is not just exposure to sunlight that damages skin, it is excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays that damages the DNA so that skin cells forget to die and try to live forever. (drmirkin.com)
  • Remember that while fishing the sun and the ultraviolet rays hit you three ways, direct sunlight, off the water, and off the boat. (kingfisherlodge.com)
  • Exposure to the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays increases your risk of skin cancer, including melanoma, the deadliest form. (aad.org)
  • With the summer season heating up, the American Academy of Dermatology want to make sure consumers don't get burned by confusing sunscreen labels or by the sun's harmful rays. (presspublications.com)
  • When you are outdoors, you may be exposed to the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. (cdc.gov)
  • Damage to the eye(s) caused by ultraviolet rays is known as photokeratitis. (wikipedia.org)
  • Melanin is a chemical in the skin that protects it from sun damage by reflecting and absorbing UV rays. (kidshealth.org)
  • The sun's ultraviolet light can cause major damage to the skin. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Even on cooler, cloudy days, the sun's ultraviolet rays can burn and damage skin cells. (nespapool.org)
  • These powerful antioxidants help your body quench free radicals created by ultraviolet radiation before they can do extensive damage. (fda.gov)
  • UV rays can damage the sensor inside your camera lens as well. (nasetelevize.cz)
  • Moreover, vitamin U appears to protect against burns and other damage caused by UV rays ( 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 ). (healthline.com)
  • These burns cause tissue damage in addition to skin damage. (slackdavis.com)
  • Using such creams that prevent the UV rays can help prevent the skin damage from the sun to some extent. (planetayurveda.com)
  • Visible light rays (the ones that help us see the world) are far less harmful than UV rays, but unprotected exposure can lead to the development of free radicals, or reactive molecules that damage cells and increase cancer risk. (columbia.edu)
  • It has similar consequences as UV and visible light, including cell damage from free radicals and skin cancer, but there isn't as much known about IR rays' long-term effects as of now. (columbia.edu)
  • People with darker skin don't burn as quickly as people with paler skin because they produce more of the pigment melanin that protects skin from UV damage. (healthline.com)
  • At the same time, the UVB rays affect the genetic material of the epidermis, which causes the damage that may lead to skin cancer. (americanskin.org)
  • The melanocytes react by stepping up production of melanin and sending melanasomes to the skin's surface to act as a filter against the sun's rays actually damage the DNA of the pigment cells. (americanskin.org)
  • Ultraviolet A (UVA) rays - longer than UVB rays - can also do lasting damage. (americanskin.org)
  • While the right side of the subject's face is relatively preserved, the left side (which was repeatedly exposed to chronic UVA rays) displays just what kind of damage prolonged UV exposure can cause. (westlakedermatology.com)
  • Melanin serves a shield, absorbing the UV rays to limit damage to your DNA. (westlakedermatology.com)
  • Despite the perceived link between a tan and looking healthy and attractive, tanning and burning in fact cause genetic damage to skin cells, accelerating aging and increasing the risk of skin cancer. (qualityhealth.com)
  • The bottom line is you won't get a suntan without damaging your skin, and in the end it doesn't matter which rays do the damage. (sunsafe.com)
  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and prevention, the suns' ultra violet rays can cause damage to your skin in as little as 15 minutes. (stuttgartcitizen.com)
  • What may be more surprising is that even on cloudy days when it is least expected, UV rays can cause damage as persons are less likely to take precautions because sun exposure is not apparent and uncomfortable. (stuttgartcitizen.com)
  • Third-degree burns usually don't hurt much because they damage the nerves that feel pain. (msdmanuals.com)
  • It can take as little as fifteen minutes for the sun's ultraviolet rays to damage your beautiful skin. (cdc.gov)
  • Too much UV radiation can cause skin burns, premature aging of the skin, eye damage, and skin cancer. (cdc.gov)
  • Melanin protects skin from the sun's ultraviolet rays. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Before every exposure to the sun, apply an appropriate sunscreen product that protects you against ultraviolet (UV) sun rays. (mayoclinic.org)
  • This tells you how well the sunscreen protects you from UV-B rays. (wdtv.com)
  • For the safest time in the sun, it is recommended to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen that protects against UV-A and B rays and to reapply every 2 hours. (wdtv.com)
  • The AAD recommends that a broad-spectrum (protects against UVA and UVB rays) sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 30 be used year-round. (marybird.org)
  • Skin also helps to regulate the body temperature and protects it from ultraviolet rays, bacteria, and viruses. (medgadget.com)
  • Broad spectrum" is a term used on sunscreen labels to indicate that the sunscreen protects against two types of harmful ultraviolet rays - UVB rays that can cause your skin to burn and UVA rays that can cause premature skin aging, including wrinkles and age spots. (presspublications.com)
  • Sunscreen protects you from sun exposure by reflecting or absorbing UV rays. (cdc.gov)
  • The atmosphere of the Earth protects us and all life on the planet from cosmic rays, solar ultraviolet radiation and solar winds. (lu.se)
  • If you really want a glow, look to sunless tanning products such as self-tanners to achieve a tan without exposing yourself to harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. (cosmeticlaserskinsurgery.com)
  • Flash burn is any burn injury caused by intense flashes of light, high voltage electric current, or strong thermal radiation. (wikipedia.org)
  • It does all these things by sending down light, which includes invisible ultraviolet (say: ul-trah-VYE-uh-lit) rays . (kidshealth.org)
  • Tanning beds use UVA light, which penetrates the skin more deeply than UVB rays. (kidshealth.org)
  • This reconstruction is based on studies of the extensive color preserved on a replica found in Delos, which has been examined in ultraviolet, infrared, and raking light as well as with X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy and ultraviolet-visible absorption spectroscopy. (metmuseum.org)
  • In ultraviolet light, bands of wave and ray patterns can be seen on the mantle. (metmuseum.org)
  • UVA is the most common kind of ultraviolet light which penetrates below the top layer of skin. (missourinet.com)
  • (2) No person who has control and management of an establishment where tanning services or ultraviolet light treatments for tanning are sold, offered for sale or provided shall allow the establishment to be operated in contravention of section 3 of the Act . (ontario.ca)
  • The sun gives off invisible rays of ultraviolet light. (americanskin.org)
  • The above image was taken in the ultraviolet light emitted by a specific type of ionized helium , a common element on the Sun . Particularly hot areas appear in white, while relatively cool areas appear in red. (greatdreams.com)
  • Every day, zooplankton move up and down in lakes and the sea - up to the light to find food and down into the dark to avoid being eaten or harmed by the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays. (lu.se)
  • Services conducted systematic reviews of community interventions to reduce exposure to ultraviolet light and increase protective behaviors. (cdc.gov)
  • A measure of relative protection provided by SUNSCREENING AGENTS against burns due to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from a light source. (bvsalud.org)
  • In the time domain, these harmonics correspond to a series of extremely short light pulses, in the extreme ultraviolet spectral range and with a duration of a few tens or hundreds of attoseconds. (lu.se)
  • It is due to the overproduction of melanin on your skin due to exposure to ultraviolet rays that usually comes from the sun. (twinstuff.com)
  • Melanin is important in protecting our bodies from harmful sun rays. (twinstuff.com)
  • The formation of melanin in the skin is normal and necessary to protect your baby from harmful sun rays. (twinstuff.com)
  • However, when the amount of UV exposure exceeds the protection provided by your body's melanin level you get a sun burn. (westlakedermatology.com)
  • So if you try indoor tanning, you'll absorb far more rays in the long run, significantly age your skin, and put yourself at even greater risk for skin cancer. (kidshealth.org)
  • The main restriction being the use of the term "sunblock" because no product can actually block the suns rays-they only filter or reflect some of the rays. (columbia.edu)
  • Anyone attempting to lose weight can benefit from using our infrared sauna products to burn additional calories safely without exposure to the suns dangerous ultraviolet rays. (healthandmed.com)
  • Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a natural part of solar radiation, and is released by black lights, tanning beds, and electric arc lighting. (cdc.gov)
  • These steps are especially important between 10 a.m. (in the morning) and 4 p.m. (in the afternoon) , when the sun's rays are strongest. (kidshealth.org)
  • Seek shade when appropriate, remembering that the sun's rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (presspublications.com)
  • Infections caused by exposure to high temperatures range from mild itching and redness to conjunctivitis, sties, and a greater risk of cataract from unprotected exposure of sun's ultra-violet rays. (outlookindia.com)
  • The majority of skin cancers are caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation. (cdc.gov)
  • Preventing your exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the best way to diminish your chance of getting all skin cancers, including melanoma. (americanskin.org)
  • While many centers claim to use only the "safe" ultraviolet-A (UVA) rays to give you that golden glow, Rigel says there's no fooling melanoma with a catchy advertising phrase. (sunsafe.com)
  • The objective was to determine if high birth weight or higher early life ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure would be associated with increased risk of melanoma in young patients. (cdc.gov)
  • All this time outdoors means that our skin is hit by invisible rays that can darken or even burn your skin. (wdtv.com)
  • Flash Burn - This is a radiation burn from the ultra violet rays from the welding arc. (longevity-inc.com)
  • One of the ApeFest attendees, Adrian Zduńczyk, founder and CEO of the blockchain consulting company Birb Nest, posted on X Sunday that he "woke up with severe eye burn" and said he was diagnosed with photokeratitis after visiting a local hospital and eye clinic. (yahoo.com)
  • Within the electromagnetic spectrum, only x-rays and gamma rays have enough energy to produce ion pairs. (medscape.com)
  • The dividing line between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation occurs in the ultraviolet part of the electromagnetic spectrum [shown in the illustration of the electromagnetic spectrum above]. (cdc.gov)
  • Yellow pigment containing lead, as well as lead white and malachite that had been burned to a grey-black powder, could also be detected with the use of intensive scientific investigation. (metmuseum.org)
  • When babies are born , the markings or pigment that you may find on their skin immediately after birth might be birthmarks. (twinstuff.com)
  • Nothing heals or relieves inflamed tissue better than aloe vera and whether from sun-exposure, burns, or exposure to radiation (such as in medical treatments or laser surgery), our Cool Aloe Mist will offer instant relief as well as prevent further drying, peeling, flaking or toughening of skin tissue. (farmaesthetics.com)
  • Aloe has been used since antiquity for its benefits to heal burns and wounds, and recent scientific research has also revealed that aloe has the ability to fight pollution-generating free radicals, as it serves as an effective barrier by activating the body's immune system, triggering detoxification that offsets deterioration of tissue caused by ultraviolet B (UVB) rays & other environmental pollutants. (farmaesthetics.com)
  • So far, 30 hours since woke up with severe eye burn, I've visited emergency hospital and eye clinic and spent there a total of 6 hours," Zduńczyk wrote. (yahoo.com)
  • If the burn is severe or covers a large part of the body you should seek medical treatment. (thehealthsuccesssite.com)
  • Burn injuries are different than many other injuries because victims must cope with severe emotional trauma in addition to physical pain. (slackdavis.com)
  • Many severe burn injury victims have suicidal thoughts . (slackdavis.com)
  • At Slack Davis Sanger, our Austin personal injury lawyers represent victims who suffer severe burn injuries and families when a loved one dies due to burns. (slackdavis.com)
  • Doctors classify burns as minor, moderate, or severe depending on how much skin got burned and which body parts got burned. (msdmanuals.com)
  • High temperature filament operation combined with an envelope transparent to ultraviolet rays such as quartz/halogen lamps emit potentially injurious amounts of ultraviolet rays and have caused burned and scratchy eyes. (cdc.gov)
  • It does not tell you about non-ionizing radiation, such as microwaves, ultrasound, or ultraviolet radiation. (cdc.gov)
  • However, your child can get burned at other times of day and even on cloudy, cool days. (babycenter.com)
  • You can also be exposed to UV rays on cloudy days and during the winter. (cdc.gov)
  • Don't forget that your eyes need protection from ultraviolet rays, too. (kidshealth.org)
  • Shade provides only partial protection against UV rays, though. (babycenter.com)
  • Without sunscreen or other protection, skin will still be exposed to some of the sun's rays. (babycenter.com)
  • Use a sunscreen with ultraviolet A/ultraviolet B (UVA/UVB) coverage and with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Just one capsule per day provides natural, healthy…protection from UV rays. (fda.gov)
  • In addition to defending against the damaging effects of ultraviolet rays …the antioxidants in Sunsafe Rx also … exhibit photo-protection for eyes. (fda.gov)
  • Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) indicates how much UV radiation (both UVB and UVA) a fabric allows to reach your skin. (skincancer.org)
  • Vitamin U may offer some protection against the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays, as well as expedite wound healing . (healthline.com)
  • What is known, however, is that presently, sun protection products don't shield the skin from infrared rays. (columbia.edu)
  • SPF stands for 'sun protection factor' and measures the proportion of UVB rays that the product filters out (there's no system for measuring UVA protection quite yet). (columbia.edu)
  • In the past, the ozone layer in the atmosphere provided a blanket of protection from the sun's damaging rays. (americanskin.org)
  • The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) have developed an Ultraviolet (UV) Index to describe the day's likely levels of exposure to UV rays. (americanskin.org)
  • The less ozone protection we have, the stronger the burning UVB [ultraviolet-B] rays of the sun are -- and the greater our risk of skin cancer," says Daly. (sunsafe.com)
  • For more effective sun protection, select clothing with an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) number on the label. (presspublications.com)
  • Always wear sunglasses in the sun, and make sure they have a label saying that they block UV rays. (kidshealth.org)
  • Choose sunglasses thatbr block both ultraviolet-A (UVA) and ultraviolet-B (UVB) rays. (southlakestyle.com)
  • You wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from them and slather on sunscreen to prevent burning. (nasetelevize.cz)
  • Wear sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays. (cdc.gov)
  • Ultraviolet radiation is broken down into three types of wavelengths. (wdtv.com)
  • Ultraviolet B (UVB) rays are short, high-energy wavelengths that are absorbed by the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin. (americanskin.org)
  • Excessive exposure to both forms of UV rays can lead to the development of skin cancer, says the AAD. (marybird.org)
  • Some clothing makers provide UPF labels, which indicate exactly how much of the sun's rays the garment can shield. (skincancer.org)
  • His brightly colored, reflective t-shirt, would also act to shield him from the harmful rays of the sun, and hopefully, he had applied a protective layer of sunscreen to his sun-exposed skin. (cdc.gov)
  • I have found that it relieves itching, skin irritation and burn sensation. (farmaesthetics.com)
  • Burning poisonous plants can be dangerous because allergens can be inhaled, causing lung irritation. (cdc.gov)
  • That's because it's not the heat of the sun that burns the skin but rather the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays. (babycenter.com)
  • For larger areas of burn it is important to cover the affected area of the skin with cool wet cloths and re-apply as often as needed to try to take the heat out of the inflamed skin. (thehealthsuccesssite.com)
  • These are heat or scalding burns usually due to direct contact with a heat source. (slackdavis.com)
  • Applying a cold compress to your skin - but not directly on a sunburned area - for short intervals not long after the burn happens may help draw away excess heat from your skin and reduce inflammation. (healthline.com)
  • Skin cancer and other injuries related to sun over-exposure such as heat stroke, sun burns and heat exhaustion are largely preventable by taking sensible precautions. (stuttgartcitizen.com)
  • However, he says, in order to get the UVA rays to tan you in a salon, they have to be 300 to 500 times more intense than what you get from the sun. (sunsafe.com)
  • These can burn the skin and reduce its elasticity, leading to premature aging. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Sunsafe Rx uses specific ingredients, … which … can promote your skin's natural defenses against UV rays. (fda.gov)
  • When you burn, the skin responds to UVB rays by producing chemicals called inflammatory mediators, some of which seep down into the dermis, the skin's middle layer. (americanskin.org)
  • Other UVB rays can affect the immune system and interfere with the skin's ability to repair itself. (americanskin.org)
  • Both UVA and UVB rays contribute to skin cancer while UVA rays are primarily responsible for skin aging. (nuskin.com)
  • It can take several hours for the redness and pain of a mild first-degree burn to appear. (babycenter.com)
  • These chemicals irritate the tiny blood vessels in the dermis, which swell and create the surface redness of the burn. (americanskin.org)
  • Redness, itching, swelling, and burning are caused due to any inflammation or clog on the skin. (medgadget.com)
  • The symptoms may include itchiness, redness of the eyes or a burning sensation. (outlookindia.com)
  • Sunburned areas are typically first-degree burns. (healthline.com)
  • UVA rays are typically associated with aging, however, research does show that UVA contributes to skin cancer development as well. (westlakedermatology.com)
  • There is no question that the depletion of the protective ozone layer in the atmosphere has increased the power of the burning rays of the sun," says Dr. Ted Daly, a Long Island dermatologist. (sunsafe.com)
  • The sun's rays contain two types of ultraviolet radiation that affect your skin: UVA and UVB. (kidshealth.org)
  • What types of burn injuries are there? (slackdavis.com)
  • UV rays are invisible to your eyes and come in three types-A, B, and C. Only ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays reach your skin, and both pose some skin cancer risk. (columbia.edu)
  • Learn more about burn types here. (healthline.com)
  • While some tinted car windows can block a significant portion of UVB rays, most types of UVA rays pass through. (westlakedermatology.com)
  • Some tinted windows may black both types of UV rays depending on the level of tinting. (westlakedermatology.com)
  • Both types of UV rays can lead to skin cancer without taking the proper precautions. (presspublications.com)
  • There are 2 types of ultra violet radiation produced by the sun, UVA rays and UVB rays. (stuttgartcitizen.com)
  • Ionizing radiation is energy that is carried by several types of particles and rays given off by radioactive material, x ray machines, and fuel elements in nuclear reactors. (cdc.gov)
  • More than 25 percent of admissions to burn injury centers are children under 16. (slackdavis.com)
  • Victims usually are sent by ambulance or other emergency transport to burn centers and local emergency rooms. (slackdavis.com)
  • And remember that you can get sunburned more quickly when you're swimming or boating because the reflection from the water makes the sun's rays stronger. (kidshealth.org)
  • Our team works with your doctors and our network of burn injury professionals to show the severity of your burns, the depression and anxiety most burn injury victims need to work through, and all the ways your burns are affecting your life. (slackdavis.com)
  • How is the severity of a burn injury graded? (slackdavis.com)
  • If you want to block the sun's rays, wear clothing that you can't see your hand through. (kidshealth.org)
  • Higher-number SPFs block slightly more of the sun's UVB rays, but no sunscreen can block 100% of the sun's UVB rays. (presspublications.com)
  • Since vitiligo skin can burn more easily, it's important to protect your skin whenever you're outdoors. (aad.org)
  • The most important way to prevent skin aging is to protect your skin from the damaging rays of the sun. (nuskin.com)
  • So if you usually burn after 10 minutes in the sun, a SPF 15 sunscreen will protect your skin for 150 minutes. (wdtv.com)
  • L]utein and zeaxanthin protect your eyes from the oxidative stress of UV rays and may help fight the causes of age-related macular degeneration. (fda.gov)
  • But there are so many products on the sunscreen aisle that it's tough to choose one that will protect from both ultraviolet A and B rays and have ingredients that are safer for your health. (ewg.org)
  • if you burn after 20 minutes, if used correctly, an SPF 15 sunscreen may protect your skin 15 times longer. (skincancer.org)
  • Washing and drying cotton or cotton-blend clothing a few times can tighten the weave and make it a little more protective against burning rays. (babycenter.com)