A healthy lifestyle is no longer a fad but a requirement to living a fulfilling and happy life. Many people are adopting healthier lifestyle habits from being more conscious about the type of food they eat to ensuring that exercise is a part of their daily routine. At Cool Sunlight, we believe that good choices come from having good information. Therefore, we wanted to share how window film can be a part of a healthy lifestyle that is vigilant about proper protection from sun exposure.
Most people are educated about the risks and dangers of skin overexposure to the sun’s UV rays. However, the majority of the population are unaware of the number of rays that they are being exposed to on a daily basis. The danger of sun exposure without protection are numerous such as premature aging of the skin and potential for skin cancer. When you are outside, you know to wear protective clothing and a strong sunscreen. However, few people consider the effects of the sun exposure in the car or sitting beside windows during the day.
As part of a healthy lifestyle, window film can protect you from the dangers of UV exposure when you are inside. In fact, window film has been given The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation, and featured in this article on their website:
“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.”