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Protect yourself and your family with LLumar automotive window film

Here comes the sun
Without radiation from the sun, life on Earth would cease to exist. Sunshine is essential to plant and animal life but there are certain parts of this radiation that the human body can use in much smaller doses.

Are you exposing yourself?
For most animals, the protective skin layer is further covered by fur or hair, but people have very little natural protection for the skin. We all know about the need to wear sunscreen but few people understand the science behind the warnings or the consequences of ignoring them. Ultraviolet radiation has been shown to contribute to all three major types of skin cancer, photoaging of the skin (including wrinkling, pigment changes and sagging), photosensitivity (which causes rashes and inflammation) and eye damage including partial blindness and cataracts. There is even research which indicates that UV radiation may destroy some of the body’s natural immunity.

Make prevention a habit
Taking steps to protect your skin may sound overwhelming but they easily become a habit. Sunscreen application will soon be like shaving or applying make-up. Sunglasses are already widely used and we can all wear hats.
But the easiest tip of all may be the installation of UV screening film on your vehicle. Once done you forget about it. The film will be working whenever you or your family uses the vehicle. Remember that small doses of UV every day will add up to years of sun exposure. Don’t hide from the sun, just learn to enjoy it safely.

Special notes for children:
1) Sunscreen is not recommended as a protective measure for children under the age of six months. The lotion won’t harm them; it is just not enough protection for their sensitive skin. Children this young should be kept in the shade.
2) Children’s skin is more susceptible to permanent damage. Create the habit of wearing sunscreen and a hat. Limit exposure at peak sun hours.
3) Children of all ages including infants should have sunglasses with UV screening. Apply UV screening film to your car to protect young eyes and skin from lasting damage.
 		 
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