UVA
Americannoun
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Zinc oxide is widely used in mineral sunscreen because it blocks UVA rays, which contribute to skin aging, as well as UVB rays, which cause sunburn and increase the risk of skin cancer.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
It provides broader spectrum protection than other ingredients, shielding skin from both UVA rays—which penetrate deep into the skin, causing premature aging—and UVB rays, which cause sunburns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Once they are six months old, the NHS recommends using a sunscreen rated at least 50 SPF which offers high levels of protection from both UVA and UVB.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
The UVA radiation in a tanning bed is roughly 15 times that found anywhere on the surface of the planet.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
“Should I go visit him at UVA? I don’t want it to be like I’m picking sides. Jessie’s my friend, too.”
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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