Save Your Skin – The Health Benefits of Window Tinting
By now, everyone should be familiar with the hazards of prolonged exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Premature aging, wrinkles and damaged skin; sunburn, blisters and increased potential for skin cancer. We understand the benefits of using sunscreen, limiting exposure to the sun through proper clothing and use of shade, etc. Still, even though our awareness of its dangers is virtually universal, we tend to think of UV exposure risk only in the context of being outdoors.
Consequently, protection from UV rays probably isn’t your first concern when driving in your car. Sun exposure in your automobile likely doesn’t come to mind until the sensation registers during a road trip of having gotten a sunburn on that one arm facing the window. By then the discomfort that accompanies sunburned skin is already a foregone conclusion. Even with such immediate effects as sunburn and blisters, UVB skin damage can go unnoticed for a while. UVA rays, on the other hand, are capable of skin-damaging effects that are much more gradual and cumulative.
The harmful effects of UVA rays on our skin isn’t immediately noticeable and can easily go undetected until it’s too late, particularly when in an environment where we don’t normally think in terms of skin protection. For instance, research has shown that U.S. drivers are more prone to contracting skin cancer on their left sides because of that side’s exposure to UV rays while driving. And lest you think that Canadian winter offers you refuge from the sun, the fact is that UVA rays are present year-round, and are capable of damaging your skin regardless of outside temperatures.
Car window tinting can provide the protection your skin needs from these harmful UV rays, as well as preserving your car’s interior at the same time. Quality window tinting can block up to 99% of the sun’s ultraviolet rays, and greatly reduce the risk of skin damage. Contact your auto protection professionals at Ming of Winnipeg and ask how we can help you save your skin.
