LOOKING GREAT

UV or NOT UV!
Sunlight is the major environmental factor that affects the skin. Excessive exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet radiation (UV) can produce aging changes and skin cancers. The UVB wavelengths are the damaging sunburn rays, and the longer UVA enhances the harmful effects. Because UVA rays do not rapidly cause sunburn, it is commonly thought that they are “safe.” However, overexposure to UVA does produce sunburn. In a recent study, small, repeated doses of UV directly affected the skin. The changes exceeded those produced by an equivalent amount of UVB and might contribute to long-term sun damage. The UVA damage occurred without sunburn.

The health of your skin is one of the first indicators to others as to your health as a person. Remeber, sunscreens should be applied to all exposed areas before going outside.

For information on sun damage, UVA and UVB rays, or sunscreen, feel free to contact us at 713.771.5018 or 1.800.822.2883

From A to B

While one type of ultraviolet light (UVB) has been grabbing most the public's attention, another kind (UVA) has been doing its considerable share of damage. Simply put, UVB is abundant between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Exposure to UVB allows it to penetrate the skin's tope layers to cause burning and peeling. It is also the form of UV light that sunscreens are primarily formulated to block. However, UVA presents a more constant danger. Its less energetic waves may take more time to do their damage, but they can penetrate the skin more deeply to help cause a host of skin problems. UVA has been implicated in wrinkling, skin aging, and skin cancer. What is more, because UVA is not appreciably diminished by the atmosphere's ozone layer, it poses a day-long threat. Among UVA and UVB, UVA presents the more subtle danger.

For information on sun damage, UVA and UVB rays, or sunscreen, feel free to contact us at 713.771.5018 or 1.800.822.2883