When we think about sun exposure, we often think of the immediate, visible effects: sunburn and/or tan lines. Yet, sunlight’s influence on our health extends far beyond these superficial changes. Some of these effects are beneficial, such as the synthesis of vitamin D, but many are harmful and remain invisible, subtly and gradually compromising our well-being in ways we may not realize. The Unseen Culprit: Ultraviolet Radiation Solar radiation encompasses a broad spectrum of wavelengths. However, it is the ultraviolet (UV) portion of this spectrum, consisting of UVA, UVB, and UVC rays, that is responsible for most sun-induced damage to our bodies. While UVC rays are absorbed by the Earth’s…