Important Sun Facts

  • The FDA has not fully approved a new sunscreen ingredient since 1996.
  • ~5% of the sun’s rays to which we’re exposed are UVB rays.
  • Excess UVB rays result in sunburn on our epidermis, or outer layer of skin.
  • American sunscreens generally filter UVB rays well. 
  • ~95% of the sun’s rays to which we’re exposed are UVA rays.
  • UVA rays reach the deeper layer of our skin, called the dermis, where collagen and elastin fibers reside.
  • Sagging skin and wrinkles result from damage to our dermis.
  • American sunscreens are considered very weak in UVA ray protection.
  • Boosting UVB protection, with minimal UVA protection, promotes far more long-term damage. Since when we don't see a sunburn, we generally spend much time in the sun.
  • Sunburn could be considered natural's warning sign or alarm clock, alerting us and preventing excess damage to the dermis. 
  • Melanin is pigment produced in the epidermis. It’s our body’s natural sun protection.
  • Boosting melanin levels gradually—getting a tan—without burning, through time-limited sun exposure, is free and healthy sun protection. 
  • American sunscreens are filled with notorious endocrine disruptors like oxybenzone and others. Your endocrine system regulates your hormones. 
  • An SPF 50 sunscreen reduces vitamin D absorption by approximately 98-99% compared to no sunscreen.
  • Sunny Days Forever Sun Elixir allows UVB rays in, while uses ingredients from sunflowers and algae to boost UVA filtering. Combined it with time-limited sun exposure for healthy sun time. 
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