Looking for more options? Try advanced search. However, if you do a lot of driving maybe you should. However, the rear and side windows of cars are usually made of tempered glass which does not protect against UVA rays. While UVA rays do not cause sunburns like UVB rays do, they actually penetrate the skin more deeply and are known to cause skin aging and skin cancer. In fact, a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found that skin cancer patients who had spent significant time driving a car each week were more likely to develop skin cancers on the left side of their bodies and faces — the side that is more exposed to sunlight while driving.
Other studies have backed up this important finding. So although getting sunburned in a car other than a convertible is highly unlikely, long-term skin damage can occur if you drive a lot and your skin is not protected.
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Wind dries out and weakens the outer layer of skin. Wind force can make these dead skin cells fall off. When you apply sunscreen, it coats this outer layer of skin.
As wind brushes these skin cells away your sunscreen goes with it, leaving unprotected skin to be burnt by the sun. Often, glass used in car side windows is untinted. This means you can still get skin damage if you spend a long time in the car next to an untinted side window.
Of course, there is some glass that allows UV rays e. Although, the glass in car windscreens works slightly differently, a plastic layer between the layers of glass blocks all UVB rays and 80 per cent of UVA rays. It can also help ease chronic pain and prevent the flu. Vitamin D is produced when your skin is exposed to sunlight.
So you will need to go outside to increase your vitamin D levels. The natural light caused by sunshine in your home can make your space appear more spacious, bright and tranquil. The refreshing shine in-fact reduces the production of harmful bacteria and organisms that can grow in any home, acting as a natural disinfectant. Did we mention that sunlight can make you more productive around the house? Placing your ironing board near a window will, believe it or not, make it that little bit more enjoyable.
If you work from home or have children that need homework doing, place the desk by a window where there is maximum light. This will help boost energy and improve concentration. Of course, getting the right amount of sun exposure is also a challenge as too much can make the room hot and uncomfortable.
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