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Article: What do UVA & UVB mean?

UVA and UVB are two types of light containing very powerful energy that can change a lot of molecules. If it weren't for the protecting air in our atmosphere (less nowadays due to the thinning of the ozone layer), we would all die quickly as the UV alter and kill our cells.

Fortunately we still have an ozone layer to give certain protection, otherwise we would have to wear "moon-suits" whenever we went outside.

Between 1 and 2% of UV rays manage to make it through the atmosphere to reach us on the ground. It is these remaining UV rays which we wear sunscreen to protect our skin from.

UVA

UVA radiation goes deep into the skin and causes major changes in the dermis. It is responsible for accelerating the skin ageing process by breaking down collagen and elastin tissues. It doesn’t redden or burn the skin so it is hard to know when you are being affected by it.

The UVA-filter (mineral filter) used in our organic sunscreens is Titanium Dioxide, whose pigment reflects radiation and reduces the chance of an allergic skin reaction.

UVB

UVB radiation is what causes sunburn to the outer layer of skin (epidermis) as well as damaging collagen and elastin. It plays a key role in the development of skin cancer.

We use cinnamic acid esters to protect against UVB rays, which work by reacting with the radiation to render it harmless.

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