{"id":23407,"date":"2024-09-16T15:41:49","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T13:41:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skeeneffect.sk\/?p=23407"},"modified":"2024-09-19T12:37:31","modified_gmt":"2024-09-19T10:37:31","slug":"plet-treba-pred-slnkom-chranit-aj-mimo-leta-ako-na-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skeeneffect.sk\/en\/plet-treba-pred-slnkom-chranit-aj-mimo-leta-ako-na-to\/","title":{"rendered":"Skin needs to be protected from the sun even outside the summer: How to do it?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Protecting your skin from the sun's rays is the key to its long-term health and beauty. However, it is often forgotten outside the summer months, when the sun does not shine as intensely. But the truth is, UV rays affect our skin all year round and their effects can be treacherous.<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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It's not just about avoiding a nasty sunburn - regular and consistent sun protection<\/strong> is also an investment in your skin's future. Let's take a look at how to do it together!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between UVA and UVB radiation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to sun protection, it's important to understand the difference between the two types of UV rays - UVA and UVB. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

UVA rays <\/strong> are treacherous in that they penetrate deep into the skin<\/strong>. They are responsible for its premature aging, causing wrinkles and other forms of long-term damage. These rays pose a threat all year round, even on cloudy days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UVB rays<\/strong> play a key role in the production of vitamin D<\/strong>, which is essential for our health and the support of the immune system. However, if we don't protect our skin adequately, UVB rays can cause the painful sunburn<\/strong>we are all familiar with after a day in the sun without adequate protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, both types contribute to an increased risk of skin cancer. That's why it's essential to use broad-spectrum sunscreens that protect us from both of these threats. Protecting our skin should be a daily routine, not just during hot summer days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melanin: your natural shield against UV rays<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

UV rays play an important role in the production of melanin<\/strong>, the pigment that determines the colour of our skin and protects it from the sun. When the skin is exposed to UV rays, melanocytes (melanin-producing cells) start to produce more melanin to protect themselves. Melanin acts as a natural protection that absorbs and scatters UV rays<\/strong>, leading to a tan.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, even though melanin provides some protection, it cannot completely prevent skin damage. Prolonged exposure to UV rays can cause DNA damage, sunburn, premature aging and increase the risk of skin cancer, even in people with darker skin. That's why it's important to protect yourself from the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What can sun exposure cause without sufficient protection?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Insufficient sun protection can have a negative effect on your skin. Here are the main risks associated with it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n