However, they don't protect from UVA, the ones which cause sun damage and wrinkles. So, ensuring you are properly protected can cut your risk of cancer down quite a bit. Let's look at some ways you can stay sun safe and protect your skin while you drive and cut your risk of skin cancer down. You should be wearing sunscreen anyway. Doctors and health officials have been saying for years wearing broad-spectrum can help protect the skin from damaging UVA and UVB rays.
Wearing SPF 30 is recommended for all skin types and even higher if you have particularly fair skin or spend a lot of time in the sun. Also, look for waterproof formulas, especially if you are going to be spending time in the water or sweating a lot. You should reapply every two to three hours or every time you get out of the water, for the best results. Vitamin D is produced when your skin is exposed to sunlight.
So you will need to go outside to increase your vitamin D levels. The natural light caused by sunshine in your home can make your space appear more spacious, bright and tranquil.
The refreshing shine in-fact reduces the production of harmful bacteria and organisms that can grow in any home, acting as a natural disinfectant. Did we mention that sunlight can make you more productive around the house? Placing your ironing board near a window will, believe it or not, make it that little bit more enjoyable. If you work from home or have children that need homework doing, place the desk by a window where there is maximum light.
This will help boost energy and improve concentration. Of course, getting the right amount of sun exposure is also a challenge as too much can make the room hot and uncomfortable. That's why Everest uPVC , aluminium and timber windows have an anti-glare glass option which reflects solar energy and keeps your home at a comfortable temperature. Blinds can also be a great way to regulate the temperature and allow heat in when you choose.
To help provide you with an accurate quote simply fill in the form below and we will contact you to discuss your requirements. Side windows are made from tempered glass , which has no plastic layer. And in some cars, it blocks as little as 44 percent of UVA rays. For long periods of driving, this is not enough to protect against skin damage from UVA rays, and the prevalence of skin cancer in drivers proves it.
A study found that Americans who spent more time driving were more likely to develop skin cancer on their left side — the side that is closest to the side window. In this study, 53 percent of participants developed skin cancer on the left side of their face, while 47 percent had cancer on the right side.
Malignant melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, was even more divided, with 74 percent of cases on the left side and only 26 percent on the right. Windows at home and at work are also not entirely protective. If you are just sitting in a room lit by sunlight, you are not likely to get sun damage , but if you are positioned next to a window getting direct sunlight for many hours of the day, you may want to take precautions.
If you will be spending a long period of time in front of a window at home or at work, you can use a broad-spectrum sunscreen to protect exposed skin. Mineral sunscreens may be preferable to chemical sunscreen because they are less likely to irritate your skin. You can also add a clear protective film to your window that filters out UVA rays, Batra says. When you apply sunscreen, it coats this outer layer of skin. As wind brushes these skin cells away your sunscreen goes with it, leaving unprotected skin to be burnt by the sun.
Often, glass used in car side windows is untinted. This means you can still get skin damage if you spend a long time in the car next to an untinted side window. More commonly, however, people are sunburnt in cars when they have the side windows down and are exposed to a short period of high levels of UV radiation.
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