{"id":1547,"date":"2022-06-21T13:18:57","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T13:18:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.skincancer.org\/?p=389"},"modified":"2024-07-09T20:31:29","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T20:31:29","slug":"sneaky-ways-youre-being-exposed-to-the-suns-uv-rays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/blog\/sneaky-ways-youre-being-exposed-to-the-suns-uv-rays\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Sneaky Ways You\u2019re Being Exposed to the Sun\u2019s UV Rays","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer is here, and with it comes more time outdoors. There are the occasions like hikes and trips to the beach when you are most aware that you need sun protection<\/a>, since you can see and feel the sun\u2019s rays shining down. But these aren\u2019t the only times ultraviolet (UV) rays<\/a> hit your skin. There are a few sneakier situations where UV radiation can reach you, and it\u2019s just as important to protect yourself against potential skin damage<\/a> at these times as it is on sunny days.<\/p>\n

1. At Work<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you work indoors, you may think you\u2019re safe from the sun\u2019s rays while you\u2019re on the clock. Not so fast: Do you work near a window? If so, UVA rays<\/a> are coming to work with you. UVB rays<\/a>, the primary sunburn ray, are largely blocked by glass; but more than 50 percent of UVA rays, the main cause of premature skin aging, can penetrate glass. (Both UVA and UVB rays contribute to the development of skin cancer.) If you\u2019re anywhere within several feet of the window, the rays will reach you.<\/p>\n