A healthy lifestyle is the foundation of good health and longevity. Whether you are committed to exercise or conscious about the quality and type of foods you eat, healthy living is a daily commitment. Recently, the organic food industry has exploded as more attention is being paid to the harmful toxins in food that can have a negative effect on the body. The power of the individual is about making good choices, a direct result of having good information to rely on. We’d like to share how sun exposure can be a detriment to a healthy lifestyle and why window film is a good choice to make when it comes to sun safety.
The risks of sun exposure and the danger to the skin from the sun’s UV rays have long been studied in the medical community. Nevertheless, most people underestimate the amount of sun exposure that actually befalls them. An abundance of sun without proper protection can lead to premature aging of the skin and a risk of skin cancer. Most people are educated about elements of sun safety such as wearing sunscreen and protective clothing outdoors. However, how much attention do you pay to sun exposure indoors? For example, are you aware of the sun’s rays hitting you as you work besides the window in your home or office? These instances of indoor sun exposure are equally harmful, full of unfiltered, damaging UV rays to your health.
You should know your options when it comes to indoor sun safety. Window film has been awarded The Skin Cancer Foundation‘s Seal of Recommendation. This article elaborates on the benefits of window film as part of comprehensive sun safety:
“While it’s understood that taking sun safety precautions is important outside, few people realize they can sustain sun damage indoors, too. While both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation from the sun can harm the skin and lead to skin cancers, UVB is effectively blocked by glass. However, at least 50 percent of UVA rays can pass through windows. Window film is an increasingly effective solution, offering substantial indoor protection by blocking up to 99.9 percent of UVA radiation. Although they are less intense than UVB, UVA rays are 30 to 50 times more prevalent and are present with relatively equal intensity during all daylight hours throughout the year. Window film can help prevent harmful UVA rays from damaging your skin.”
The Skin Cancer Foundation’s entire article can be found by clicking HERE
Be smart about indoor sun safety and choose window film as a preventive product against harmful sun exposure. If you have questions about how window films play a role in a healthy lifestyle, contact one of our Energy Control Consultants today to schedule a free, no obligation consultation and estimate.