ultraviolet protection
Shield from sunburn
Ultraviolet protection refers to shielding skin or eyes from the sun's UV rays, which cause sunburn, premature aging, and skin cancer.
Sunscreen ratings (SPF) and sunglasses labels (UV400) indicate degrees of protection.
Clothing may also be rated for UV protection: This hat offers excellent ultraviolet protection.
- tinted windowsDyed vehicle glass
- sun hatWide-brimmed head covering
- awningsFixed overhead fabric shelters
- parasolsLightweight umbrellas for shade
- beach umbrellaPortable coastal shade structure
sunscreen · shade structures · SPF · broad spectrum · ozone layer · sunglasses · UV index · zinc oxide
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Light from sky reaching skin
UV exposure · direct sunlight · tanning · sunbathing · ultraviolet radiation
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Harm from UV exposure
photodamage · sunburn · radiation damage · skin cancer · melanoma
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