Sun Protection

If you’ve ever had sunburn, you know how powerful the sun’s rays can be. But did you know that it’s actually ultraviolet radiation--not the light you see--that can do the most damage to your skin? In this BrainPOP UK movie on sun protection, Tim and Moby fill you in on how you can guard against premature aging, skin cancer, and the other problems that prolonged exposure to the sun can bring. In this educational, animated movie you’ll learn about the three different types of ultraviolet rays and how they affect your skin. Plus discover why you tan and why you burn. You’ll also discover how sunscreen works, and what, exactly, “sun protection factor” (or “SPF”) means. So slosh on the zinc oxide, slip on the shades and click on this movie!

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