THE DIFFERENCE

BETWEEN UVA & UVB

UVB mainly causes sunburn. UVA penetrates deeper and contributes to pigment changes, loss of collagen, and visible skin aging. Protection against both forms is important.

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TWO TYPES OF UV

DIFFERENT EFFECT, THE SAME ATTENTION

The simple contrast makes the difference clear, but both types of UV require protection.

Illustration of UVB in the skin

UVB

COMBUSTION

ESPECIALLY ON THE SURFACE

UVB mainly acts in the epidermis and causes redness and sunburn.

  • Intensity varies by season, time of day, and location
  • Causes redness and sunburn
  • Consistent protection against UVB is just as important as against UVA
Illustration of UVA in the skin

UvA

SKIN AGING

DEEPER INTO THE SKIN

UVA rays penetrate deeper and contribute to pigment changes, loss of collagen, and visible skin aging.

  • Present throughout the year, even when cloudy
  • Can penetrate many types of glass
  • Daily exposure accumulates

MORE THAN WHAT IS VISIBLE

UV DAMAGE TO THE HANDS IS NOT ALWAYS VISIBLE

UVB often makes excessive exposure visible through redness and sunburn. UVA makes up the majority of the UV radiation that reaches the Earth's surface and contributes to damage that is not necessarily immediately visible.

Just because the skin doesn't burn does not automatically mean it remains undamaged. Protection against both UVA and UVB is therefore important. Handsome Skin gloves block more than 99% of both UVA and UVB radiation.

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TWO TYPES OF UV

UVA & UVB

The most important questions about this topic, answered briefly and clearly.

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WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT DIFFERENCE?

UVB mainly causes redness and sunburn. UVA penetrates more deeply and contributes to pigment changes and visible skin aging.

DOES UVA PASS THROUGH GLASS?

Yes. UVA passes through many types of glass. How much UVA is transmitted depends on the type of glass and coating.

IS ONE TYPE OF UV LESS IMPORTANT?

No. Both forms contribute to skin damage; protection against both is therefore important.

WHAT DOES UPF ASSESS?

UPF assesses how much UVA and UVB radiation a protective fabric allows through.

WHY DO YOU NOTICE UVA LESS QUICKLY?

UVA does not always cause immediate redness or heat, making it easy to go unnoticed.

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Two collections, five versions, and one direct solution: daily protection for the hands.

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