Protecting the skin from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays is essential, and sunscreen is the
product that does that. Sunscreens have various forms, such as lotions, creams, sprays, and
gels, and they create a barrier between the skin and UV radiation. They have active
ingredients that either absorb or reflect UV rays, helping to avoid sunburn, skin damage,
premature aging and the risk of skin cancer. The two main types of UV radiation that
sunscreens protect against are UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays can go deep into the skin and
cause long-term damage, while UVB rays mainly cause sunburn. It’s important to choose a
broad-spectrum sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB rays.