Actinic Keratosis

noun.
An overgrowth of skin layers.
Actinic Keratosis results from extended exposure to the sun.

Broad Spectrum Sunscreen

noun.
Sunscreens designed to protect against both UVB and UVA radiation.

Eczema

noun.
A series of medical conditions that cause the skin to become irritated or inflamed.

HEW

noun.
High energy waves-blue light.
Many of our sunglasses come with extra protection built into the lens design/color for absorption of HEW.

Hypoallergenic Sunscreen

adj.
Sunscreens that cause fewer allergic reactions.

Light Spectrum

noun.
Solar radiation consists of a continuous spectrum of wavelengths that reaches the earth’s surface.
In sun damage, we are concerned with UVA, UVB and UVC. They are all at the end of the visible light spectrum (Red, Yellow, Blue, Purple, etc.).

Melanin

noun.
A natural chemical present in our skin. Melanin defines our skin tone.

Basal Cell Carcinoma

noun.
A form of skin cancer that grows slowly.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

noun.
The most common form of skin cancer.

Oxybenzone

noun.
A controversial organic compound used in many sunscreens which might cause a potential allergic or irritant reaction. All MD SolarSciences products are oxybenzone-free.

PABA

noun.
Para-aminobenzoic acid.
PABA is an ingredient used in some sunscreens.
In combination with antibiotics, PABA may cause allergic reactions.
All MD SolarSciences products are PABA-free.

Photoaging

noun.
Premature aging of the skin caused by prolonged
exposure to the sun.

SAC

noun.
The Scientific Advisory Committee.
This group plays an integral role in advancing the science behind MD SolarSciences.

Skin Lesion

noun.
An discolored area of the skin such as lumps, sores, warts and moles.

SPF

noun.
Sun Protection Factor.

Titanium Dioxide

noun.
An ingredient in mineral sunscreen that does not penetrate the skin and poses low health risks.
Titanium Dioxide is an ingredient in MD SolarSciences mineral sunscreens.

UPF

noun.
Ultraviolet Protection Factor.
Generally used to measure sun-protective clothing.
All MD SolarSciences apparel are UPF50+.

UVA

noun.
Ultraviolet A. Also known as the long wave, or “black light.”

UVB

noun.
Ultraviolet B. Also known as the “medium wave.”

UVC

noun.
Ultraviolet C. Also called the short wave, or “germicida.”

UVi

noun.
Ultraviolet indicators.
MD SolarSciences provide UV Index Sensor Cards as personal detection devices.

UVR

noun.
Ultraviolet radiation.
UVR is part of the electromagnetic spectrum with wavelengths. According to wavelength, UVR is divided
into UVA, UVB and UVC.

Zinc Dioxide

noun.

Zinc Oxide

noun.
An ingredient in mineral sunscreens that block the sun’s harmful rays by forming a protective layer on the skin. Zinc Dioxide is an ingredient in MD SolarSciences mineral sunscreens.