sun exposure

Skin meets daylight

Sun exposure is contact with sunlight, especially as it affects the skin.

The phrase appears most often in health contexts—too much sun exposure causes sunburn, premature aging, and skin cancer risk; too little may lead to vitamin D deficiency.

Limit sun exposure during peak hours.

The medication increases sensitivity to sun exposure.

Related

skin cancer · UV radiation · time of day · photosensitivity · tanning · farmer's tan · sunglasses · outdoor sports · melanin · tanning salons · shade structures · peak hours · photoaging · sun spots · squinting · latitude · seasonal variation · sunbathing

Categories
Opposites
light/radiation exposure

sun exposureshade

Darkness from blocked light

darkness · shadow · sun protection · covered · sheltered

skin protection practices

sun exposuresun protection

Shielding from UV rays

UV protection · sunscreen use · covering up · protective clothing · staying indoors

Family

sunlight, exposure, sunburn, sunbathe

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G