uva-vs-uvb-rays

Key Takeaways

  • UVA and UVB are two different kinds of invisible sunlight that reach us every day, and both can mess with our skin in their own ways, which is why understanding them helps you protect yourself better. 
  • UVA rays hang around all year and sneak deeper into the skin, while UVB rays are the ones that hit harder and faster at the surface, especially during peak midday sun. 
  • Too much exposure to either UVA or UVB can lead to long-term skin damage, so daily SPF and some simple sun-smart habits go a long way in keeping your skin feeling good. 
  • Even though these rays can offer small benefits in tiny doses, the safest move is to minimize exposure and use broad spectrum sunscreen so your skin stays protected no matter what the sun’s doing. 

Table of Contents

In this guide, we’ll learn more about we'll learn more about the invisible rays that are part of the energy that comes from the sun known as ultraviolet (UV) light. In particular, we’ll break down the differences between two types of UV rays that affect human skin: UVA versus UVB rays.
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