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Types of UV Rays?
Types of UV Rays?
There are three types of UV rays:
UVA rays cause tanning, premature aging and wrinkling of the skin and weaken the immune system. They are common in tanning beds.
UVB rays cause the skin to tan and burn.
UVC rays are the most damaging type but are filtered by the ozone layer.
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