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THE MAGIC OF THE SUN – AND ITS INVISIBLE SIDE

Its warmth, its light, its free doses of vitamin D .. oh, how we love the sun! But beneath its golden glow lies an unseen force - UV radiation or ultraviolet rays that exist in two primary types.

UVA - the longer rays, penetrating deep into the skin, causing tanning but also ageing, wrinkles and age spots.

UVB - the shorter rays, reaching the outermost layers of the skin and are responsible for sunburn.

Both UVA and UVB increase the risk of skin cancer. In short, good UV-protection is indispensable.

UV INDEX AS YOUR GUIDE

To navigate UV radiation, the UV Index serves as your guide, revealing the sun’s intensity each day.

A high number? Avoid the sun and always wear protection.

A low number? Although the sun’s radiation is less harmful, better to be safe than sorry and still wear protection.

Use the SunSmart App to know the real-time UV Index of your location.

FUN IN THE SUN

With Surya Swimwear being made out of UPF50+ fabric, you literally wear your protection. UPF stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor and indicates how much of the sun’s UV radiation will reach your skin through the fabric. UPF50+ fabrics block 98% of the sun’s radiation.

Surya Swimwear offers different levels of coverage and thus protection. All our swimsuits have covered back, shoulders and front, protecting the most sensitive and - for applying sunscreen - hard-to-reach parts of the body. One can opt for long or short sleeves protecting the arms.

Combining a Surya swimsuit with a broad spectrum mineral sunscreen to protect the non-covered parts of the body, you are protected in the best possible way. No more struggling, no more sunburns but effortless fun in the sun.