UV rays harm your eyes more than you think. Here's how to keep your eyes safe when you're having fun in the sun. Jessica Rendall June 23, 2023 9:00 a.m. PT 4 min read Exposing your eyes to the sun's UV rays can have short- and long-term effects on eye health. ...
Warm temperatures make us sweat (and can ramp up our skin’s oil production) and coax us out into sunlight, meaning you might be exposed to more damaging UV rays. 3 skincare tips for spring Keep your routine as simple as possible. Protect your skin from the elements with sunscreen and...
To measure the amount of the grow light inside the grow tent, use aPAR Meter. Measuring light is important to ensure the optimal PPFD values to make plants thrive and yield. Using a PAR meter shows how much energy the grow light gives off and what lands on the plant. The optimal range ...
Exposure to the sun’s UV rays causes our body to increase its production of the pigment, melanin, to protect the skin from sun damage; this pigmentation is responsible for the tanning effect of the skin. However, prolonged exposure to harmful UV radiation leads to excess production of melanin...
Sun Protection Factor – commonly known as SPF – is the measure of how much UV radiation is needed to produce sunburn on protected skin compared to unprotected skin, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). With sunscreens, the SPF rating scale indicates the level of sunburn prote...
UV damage occurs via two distinct types of mutations: dimerizing and oxidative. Let’s discuss these in more detail. 1. Dimerizing Mutations Exposure to UV-B, and to a lesser extent UV-A, rays leads to the formation of the most common photochemical products in DNA—cyclobutane pyrimidine di...
After all, SPF is the skin’s primary defense against harmful UV rays that cause photodamage, sunburn, and skin cancer. And while not all sunscreens are created equal, there’s one name in the skincare game that is a cut above the rest. We’re talking about Supergoop! and its ...
Security window film can also protect your home from the harmful UV rays from the sun. Since 40% of fading and damage to fabrics are caused by UV light, security window film can help protect against this as well. Additionally, security window film can also reduce the risk of ...
Because of the lack of melanin, people with this genetic problem are extremely sensitive to the UV rays in sunlight. Cancer - Occasionally a cell will change in a way that causes it to reproduce uncontrollably. For example, when cells in the skin called melanocytes are damaged by ultraviolet ...
2/ The UV protection for all types of hair It's easy to be sceptical when a product claims it can work on any hair type but this one by Ultrasun really can. While preserving the natural hair (and any colour treated hair), the spray protects the hair from UV rays, chlorine and ...