UVB, UVA and SPF: Why do they matter for skin protection?

What are UVB and UVA rays and how do I protect my face skin?

One of the most topical topics in the summer is the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on the skin and how to protect ourselves from them.

Above all, ultraviolet light is invisible to humans because it has shorter wavelengths than the light we can see. Within the UV spectrum, there are two types of rays (UVA and UVB) that can damage DNA in your skin cells and lead to skin cancer. It is important to protect the skin from both types:

• UVB rays cause sunburn and play a key role in the development of skin cancer. The SPF number of sunscreens mainly refers to the amount of UVB protection it provides.
• UVA rays cause skin damage that leads to tanning, as well as skin aging and wrinkles. The shortest wavelengths of UVA rays also contribute to sunburn. It is important to look for the words "broad spectrum" on the product label, which means that there are ingredients that can protect you from UVA, as well as UVB rays.

What is an SPF number?

The SPF number tells us how long it would take to be exposed to the sun’s UV rays to “redden” our skin when using the product exactly as stated on the packaging itself.

SPF 30 allows about 3 percent of UVB rays to hit your skin. An SPF of 50 allows about 2% of those rays to touch your skin. It may seem like a small difference until you realize that SPF 30 allows 50% more UV radiation on your skin.

But keep in mind that even with the highest SPF, it is necessary to be careful, to apply the cream nicely 20 minutes before going out, to be under the shade, during the day to often apply from the cream (every two hours or immediately after swimming or sweating), if you can wear a hat or cap on the days with the highest radiation.  

However, when choosing a cream to protect the skin of the face, keep in mind the additional benefits:

• hyaluronic acid for additional hydration, which is one of the basic ingredients in the connective tissue of our skin and helps the firmness, elasticity and softness of the skin itself.
• Aloe vera helps to reduce wrinkles, but also to regenerate the skin. It significantly improves elasticity, and thus reduces the appearance of thin lines.
• And of course ozonated oil that has antiseptic and antibacterial benefits of ozone. With each application you make and a kind of "disinfection" of the skin by "removing" all bacteria that multiply on our skin and creating unwanted consequences such as acne, inflammations and redness.

Benefits you can find in the OZONE GOLD sun line.

Ensure the right protection for your face with OZONE GOLD Sun Cream SPF 50 and OZONE GOLD Moisturizing Cream SPF 15. For optimal protection throughout the day.