Sun Safety Tip: Sunscreen While Driving

Commuters beware - UV rays are penetrating your car windows. The facts..

• The risk of sun damage is 20 times greater on the driver’s side 
• Front windshields block about 96% of UV radiation,  side windows only block about 71%
• Sun damage from cars (and beyond) can cause wrinkles, skin leathering, sagging, sunspots and cancer

What to do?

• Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen. We love Elta MD
• Get driving gloves.
• Wear sunglasses. Look for anti-reflective lenses that block UVA and UVB rays.
• Tint your windows. Specialty tinting is available