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Molten Keto-What rays can permanently damage skin?
by fiona basil (2021-10-04)
During holidays, national dates, long weekends and in summer, a place that many choose to go is to the beach, the field or the pool, places where the solar incidence is very strong, but not only on days like Those of us must take care of the sun's rays, especially UV rays, on a day-to-day basis we also spend a certain time in open spaces, where these rays come into contact with our skin. For this reason, we must be careful with the number of hours we spend exposed to the sun's rays, and always use sunscreen.
The ultraviolet rays are part of the solar energy reaching the earth. Being made up of very short waves, they are invisible; but that doesn't take away the damage they can cause. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a form of radiant energy that comes from the sun. The various forms of radiation are classified according to the wavelength measured in nanometers (nm), which is equal to one millionth of a millimeter. The shorter the wavelength, the more energy the radiation will have.
There are three categories of UV radiation
What are the effects of UBA and UVB rays on the skin?
How to protect the skin from UV rays?
Something we must always be aware of is to take care of and protect our skin from the sun's rays, since the incidence of UV rays on our skin can cause serious effects. We must remember that the skin is the largest organ in our body, and that it protects our body from the outside world. Some simple things that we can include in our daily routine are:
The very popular keto diet is known to offer quick weight loss results. The diet involves eating carbs in low amounts, fats in high amounts and proteins in moderate amounts. Only 5% of your total daily calories should come from carbs. This forces your body to enter the state of ketosis, in which the body turns to fat for fuel. Giving up on one food group entirely is not considered a very healthy practice. It can lead to irritability, mood swings and several other side effects that may not be good for you in the long run. Molten Keto