Number 1: Skin Cancer
☀️Nearly 9,500 new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each day in the U.S. alone
☀️1 in 5 Americans, 1 in 7 Canadians, and 2 in 3 Australians will develop skin cancer in their lifetime
☀️Having 5 or more sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma
Number 2: UV Double Trouble
Certain surfaces reflect UV radiation, hitting your the skin and eyes twice, adding to your exposure. That's why you get burnt quicker in the snow! Other culprits:
☀️Sand- reflects 15% of UV light
☀️Water- reflects up to 10%
☀️Sea foam- reflects about 25%
Make sure you have sunglasses or a visor that protects your eyes and skin from UV
Number 3: Hyperpigmentation
☀️Most pigmentation is caused by sun exposure
☀️Vitamin D acts as a catalyst in the formation of dark spots
☀️Protecting the sensitive eye and cheekbone areas are the best way to prevent it
☀️You are at risk for pigmentation even behind glass
Number 4: Aging
☀️Tanning is the physical manifestation of UV damage
☀️80% of wrinkles are caused by the sun
☀️UV radiation damages proteins such as collagen and elastin in the skin, which are responsible for skin elasticity
☀️UV radiation also causes stem cells to die off, leading to skin thinning and wrinkling
☀️Make sure you are UVA protected, as these are the rays which cause aging
