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Exposure Category
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Level 2 or Less
Low
- Wear sun glasses on bright days. In winter, reflection of snow can nearly double UV strength.
- If you burn easily, cover up and use sun natural sunscreen.
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Level 3 to 5
Moderate
- Take precautions, such as covering up, if you will be outside.
- Seek shade near midday when the sun is strongest
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Level 6 to 7
High
- Protection against sun is needed.
- Reduce time in the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Cover up, wear a hat, sun glasses and natural sunscreen
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Level 8 to 10
Very High
- Take extra precautions. Unprotected skin will be damaged and can burn quickly.
- Minimize
sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Otherwise seek shade, cover up,
and wear a hat, sun glasses and use Natural Sun Screen.
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Level 11
Extreme
- Take all precautions, unprotected skin can burn in minutes.
- Beach-goers should know that white sand and other bright surfaces reflect UV rays and it will increase UV rays exposure.
- Try to avoid sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Seek shade, cover up, wear a hat, sun glasses and use natural sunscreen.
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