The UV Index is a measure of the intensity of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation in the sun burning spectrum. As the UV Index increases, the sun’s rays can affect your skin, eyes and immune system. Therefore, you need to take more precautions to protect yourself from the harmful rays.
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The UV Index predicts the next day’s ultraviolet radiation levels on a 0-10+ scale, helping people determine appropriate sun-protective behaviours. Several fact sheets explain the UV Index and steps you can take to minimize the risks from over exposure to the sun’s rays.
Ultraviolet (UV) Rays
Sunlight contains three types of ultraviolet rays: UVA, UVB, and UVC.
- UVA rays cause skin aging and wrinkling, and contribute to skin cancer, such as melanoma. Because UVA rays pass effortlessly through the ozone layer (the protective layer of atmosphere, or shield, surrounding the earth), they make up the majority of our sun exposure. Beware of tanning beds because they use UVA rays to generate tanning. A UVA tan does not help protect the skin from further sun damage; it merely produces colour and a false sense of protection from the sun.
- UVB rays are also dangerous, causing sunburns, cataracts (clouding of the eye lens), immune system damage, and contributing to skin cancer. Melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, is thought to be associated with severe UVB sunburns that occur before the age of 20. Most UVB rays are absorbed by the ozone layer, but enough of these rays pass through to cause serious damage.
- UVC rays are the most dangerous, but fortunately, these rays are blocked by the ozone layer and don’t reach the earth.
Melanin
Melanin is the protective chemical in the skin that absorbs UV rays and causes tanning. It is found in a variety of colours and concentrations, resulting in different skin colours. Most people have a blending of melanin colours in their skin but tend to have a dominant shade:
- red, found primarily in Northern Europeans
- yellow, found primarily in Asians
- brown, found primarily in African, Native and South American, and South Pacific people
Yellow and red melanin found in light-skinned persons provide the least amount of sun protection. Brown melanin found in darker-skinned persons reflects the most UV and provides the most sun protection. Both dark- and light-skinned people need protection from UV rays because any tanning or burning causes skin damage. Everyone should always wear sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 15 and you can even protect your family members at home with quality glass coating.
About KristalBond liquid glass coating
KristalBond is a liquid glass coating that shields against the sun harmful rays for living comfort and energy savings. This solar control liquid is invented & developed by Japan and patented the Sol-Gel Nanotechnology in functional glass in 16 countries.
The benefits of KristalBond liquid glass coating are:
- Up to 90% Infrared ray cut
- Up to 99% Ultraviolet cut
- Up to 20% Enerygy Savings & CO2 Reduction
- Up to 70% Visible Light Transmission
- Up to 15 Years Durability
- 100% Accommodate Extraordinary Glass (shape & size)
- Non Plastic but liquid glass coating
KristalBond performance is tested by leading certification, inspection and testing agencies in Japan, Singapore and Malaysia.
ESG Coates is the authorised distributor under KristalBond.
The effects of sun damage on your skin and overall health can vary depending on the level of sun exposure you have had, your skin type, your age and a variety of other factors.
Sun damage can lead to cosmetic changes in your skin, such as premature ageing, wrinkles and discolouration. It can also lead to more serious conditions, like skin cancer.
Wait no more. Start protect your loved ones from home!