3 Ways Your Sun Protection Can Backfire

The video discusses the effectiveness of various sun protection methods, highlighting common misconceptions. It explains how different fabrics and glass affect UV exposure and the risks associated with tanning. The video emphasizes the importance of using sunscreen and understanding the limitations of other protective measures.

Which type of fabric provides the best protection against UV rays?

• Silk

• Linen

• Jeans

• White cotton shirts

What percentage of UV light do polyesters, plastics, and nylons generally block?

• 100%

• 98%

• 85%

• 75%

What type of UV light can pass through regular glass and still cause skin damage?

• UVB

• All UV types

• UVC

• UVA

Why is getting a base tan before sun exposure not recommended?

• It provides full protection against UV rays

• It prevents sunburn completely

• It is a natural sunscreen

• It increases the risk of skin cancer

How many cancer cases annually in the United States are linked to indoor tanning?

• 200,000

• 400,000

• 300,000

• 100,000