UV protection
Sunblock's main purpose
UV protection refers to shielding from ultraviolet radiation, the invisible rays in sunlight that cause sunburn, skin damage, and eye harm.
The term appears on sunglasses, sunscreen, and clothing: These lenses offer 100% UV protection.
SPF ratings measure UV protection in sunscreen.
Window tints and car windshields may also provide UV protection.
- sunglassesTinted eye protection
- sunblockUV-protective skin cream
- mineral sunscreenUV barrier using minerals
- sunscreenUV-blocking skin cream
- zinc oxideInorganic UV-blocking compound
hat · rash guard · cover up · oxybenzone · titanium dioxide · umbrella · beach umbrella · broad-spectrum · visor · parasols · UV index · sun safety · shade · burn · UV rays · zinc · tanning bed · shade structures
- SunscreenSPF 15, SPF 30, SPF 50, SPF, sunblock
- Textile Testingtensile strength, colorfastness, fabric quality, fiber analysis, fiber content
- textilescotton, wool, silk, fabric, thread
- visionsharp, eye, visual perception, sight, eyes
- skincarecream, lotion, moisturizer, facial, serum
- gear featuresdurable, adjustable, breathable, lightweight, waterproof
UV protectionUV exposure
Contact with ultraviolet light
sun exposure · tanning · sunbathing · sun worship · photosensitivity
UV protectionsun damage
Harm from UV exposure
sunburn · photodamage · radiation damage · skin cancer risk · photoaging