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NEWS
from GreatSkin®.com
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YOUR
SKIN TYPE AND UV RAYS
In
the mid 1990's, the National Weather Service, in conjunction
with the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, created
the UV Index. It s purpose was to create a standardized system
to measure UV rays and to communication UV information to the
public.
This
effort to reduce the incidence of skin cancer, cataracts and
immune system suppression from overexposure has led to the inclusion
of the UV value on many weathercasts. The actions you take are
tied to your specific skin type as listed below.
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| SKIN
TYPE DESCRIPTION: |
| Type
I |
Fair skin,
blue or green eyes, little or no freckles. Burns and peels
severely. |
| Type
II |
Fair
skin, blue eyes, blond or brown hair. Burns severely and
easily peels, tans minimally. |
| Type
III |
Fair
skin, brown hair, brown eyes. Burns moderately, tans somewhat. |
| Type
IV |
Olive
or light brown skin, dark brown hair, dark eyes. Burns
minimally, tans easily. |
| Type
V |
Dark
brown skin. Rarely burns, tans easily and substantially. |
| Type
IV |
Black
or dark brown skin, brown eyes, black or dark brown hair.
Burns only with severe exposure. |
*If
your skin description is not obvious, always use the lower
of the potential type choices.
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UV
INDEX VALUE & EXPOSURE LEVELS
(Base: Type II Skin Type) |
0
- 2
Minimal |
Indicates
minimal damage from sun's UV for the average (Type II)
person. Most people can stay in the noon sun for up to
one hour without burning. |
3
- 4
Low |
Indicates
low risk of harm to the skin: Type II individuals can
experience a burn in 30-60 minutes. |
5
- 6
Moderate |
Indicates
some significant risk of skin damage due to the sun. Unprotected
exposure can result in a burn in only 20-30 minutes. |
7
- 9
High |
Indicates
high risk of harm from unprotected exposure to the sun.
Time in the sun should be limited during midday (10 am
to 4 pm) since skin may burn in as little as 13-20 minutes. |
10
+
Very High |
Indicates
very high risk from harm. Between 10 am and 4 pm, the
length of time to burn may be less than 13 minutes without
protection.
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 Sunscreens
and sunblocks remain the best defense your skin has
against the drying, wrinkling, burning effects of the sun's
UV rays. Adjust your SPF strength for your skin type. Or use
one of our excellent Sunless
Tanners.
In-clinic
professional treatments and a good home-care regimen can make
a world of difference. Need help on deciding on products? Check
out our Free Online Help.
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