Thread: Sun Protection While Soaring - UPF 50+ Clothing
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Old April 21st 19, 02:46 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Richard DalCanto
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Default Sun Protection While Soaring - UPF 50+ Clothing
On Sunday, April 21, 2019 at 1:38:36 AM UTC-6, Tango Whisky wrote:
Sun screen helps you to avoid superficial sun burn, but it doesn't do anything against UVA and the subsequent skin cancer. The only thing which helps against skin cancer is clothing.

That is not correct. Quality sunscreen protects against UVA and UVB.