Broad-spectrum sunscreen protects against two key types of ultraviolet (UV) rays: UVA and UVB. Both UVA and UVB rays affect the skin, but in different ways. In this video, learn the effects of UVA and UVB radiation and how to protect your skin.
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American Cancer Society. (2019). Ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
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