UV Rays Uncovered: How They Changed My Skin, Health, and Life
UV Rays Uncovered: How They Changed My Skin, Health, and Life UV Rays Uncovered: How They Changed My Skin, Health, and Life In the summer of 2021, I spent 10 days hiking in the mountains, soaking up the sun without a care. By the end, I had 15 new freckles, a sunburn that lasted a week, and a nagging worry about my skin. That experience, at age 29, pushed me to dive into the world of ultraviolet (UV) rays . After 2 years of learning (and a $150 dermatologist visit), I discovered UV’s effects go way beyond a tan. From skin damage to mood boosts, here’s my story, packed with numbers, tables, and tips to help you navigate UV’s impact. UV Rays 101: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly UV rays, part of sunlight, come in two main types: UVA (aging rays) and UVB (burning rays). My 10-day hike exposed me to both, with 6 hours of daily sun adding up to 60 hours of UV exposure. UVA penetrates deep, causing wrinkles, while UVB burns the...