The first warm rays of sunshine feel lovely. But the spring sun can damage your skin more quickly than many people realise.
A quick look at the UV index in the Sola App will tell you when protection is needed.
Finally sitting outside again, face in the sun, that first coffee in the open air: emotionally, spring is a real highlight. For the skin, however, this time of year can be tricky. When should you apply sun cream? Many people base their decision on the air temperature, thereby underestimating the power of UV radiation. “When it comes to sun protection, it doesn’t matter how warm or cold it is – what matters is the UV index.”
UV Index: The most important figure in the Sola app
The UV Index describes the strength of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation. It is given on a scale of 1 to 11+, where 1 represents low exposure and 11+ represents extreme exposure.
The UV Index figure in the Sola app provides you with clear guidance:
• It shows how intense the UV radiation is on that day.
• It helps you decide whether and how you should protect yourself.
Experts recommend protecting your skin and eyes even at moderate levels of 3 or above. These levels can already be reached in March/April. So don’t underestimate the situation just because it’s not yet the height of summer.
UV radiation does not just cause sunburn on unprotected skin. Any damage caused by UV light also contributes to the long-term risk of skin cancer.
That’s why you should use the Sola app now to manage UV radiation safely.