Sun Protection: UVA vs UVB,
Ageing & Benefits Explained

The key to healthy skin? Sun protection. When used as directed with other sun protection measures, Broad Spectrum Sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin ageing caused by the sun.

Sunscreens can help prevent three types of damage from the sun’s UV rays: sunburn, skin cancer and premature ageing.

UVA vs. UVB

UVA, or ageing rays, deeply penetrate the skin and can also penetrate glass. UVA rays are always present, no matter what the weather or season and are one of the main causes of visible premature skin ageing, sun spots and leathery skin.

UVB, or burning rays, are not as strong as UVA rays, but they are the main causes of sunburn and skin cancer and can be more damaging than UVA rays.

Its Role Against Premature Ageing

Sunscreen is your first and best defense against visible premature skin ageing. With regular use, sunscreen helps protect against UV induced damage resulting in discolourations and dark spots, sagging or leathery skin, and wrinkles.

Make sunscreen part of your daily routine. Many sunscreens can be applied under makeup – or choose a daily moisturiser and cosmetics that include broad spectrum UVA/UVB sun protection.