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Ultraviolet A (UVA) rays are not absorbed by the ozone layer and will penetrate deep into the skin, causing premature aging.  90% of premature aging is caused by sun exposure.  UVB rays are the primary cause of sunburns and mostly affect the surface of the skin.

 

 

According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 5 Americans will develop some type of skin cancer in their lifetime.  If you are Caucasian, you odds of skin cancer increase to 1 in 3.

 

The National Weather Service issues the UV index, a daily forecast of UV rays.  The higher the UV index the stronger the sun will be.  The UV index is at its peak from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on summer days.

 

Sand reflects 17% of UV rays but snow reflects 80%.  UV rays increase 4% for every 1,ooo-foot climb in altitude.

 

80% of the sun's UV rays can pass through clouds, making sunscreen a daily requirement, even on overcast days.