UV rays said to be more damaging on ski slopes than at the beach.
Denver (12/16), an ABC affiliate, reported that "the combination of higher altitude and ultraviolet (UV) rays reflected by the snow puts skiers and snowboarders at an increased risk of sun damage and ultimately, skin cancer." While it "is easy to associate winter with frostbite and windburn... most people are unaware that UV rays can be even more damaging on the slopes than on the beach." That's because "UV exposure increases eight to10 percent with every 1,000 feet above sea level." In addition, "snow reflects about 80 percent of the UV light from the sun, meaning that you are often hit by the same rays twice." Winter sports enthusiasts should "use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher," and "apply [it] 30 minutes before hitting the slopes," even on cloudy days, and wear a "lip balm with an SPF 15 or higher."
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