Sun Burn, UVA Rays

Whether you’re in the bracing -10 Celcius air of Moscow, or basking on the sun-drenched sands of the Caribbean, the sun is going to find you. Ultraviolet radiation bombards the skin constantly, even when you think you’re not exposing yourself to it. 80% of it passes straight through clouds. The worst of the rays, the UVA rays, penetrate to the deepest levels of the dermis, affecting the connective tissue that gives skin its elasticity and youth. These are the same rays many solarium machines emit. The sunburning UVB rays damage on a more topical level, searing skin until it’s tender, tight, on fire.

Tanning is your skin’s natural protective response. Melanin, the sunscreening pigment, actually thickens the skin to protect deeper tissues. What it doesn’t do is prevent long-term skin damage. The growing trend towards sunless tanning has resulted in a new generation of self-tanning products that offer a golden glow and reduce the risk. Pre-sun products help prepare skin for fast, intensive tanning. By stimulating production of natural pigments, they effectively reduce the time it takes to achieve the desired depth of color.

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