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Searching for the sun - it began 4.5 billion years ago
The sun gives us light and heat, the basis for all life on our planet. With its unique energy, it has an essential effect on the human organism.
This is because it:
- promotes the formation of vitamin D that is important for building bones and muscles.
- has as positive effect on our immune system, heart, and circulation
- increases our performance
- increases our sense of well-being
- positively controls our nervous system and hormone levels
- tans the skin and builds up the skin's own sun protection
The Sun and its Power - Why does the skin become brown?
The earth's atmosphere and its ozone layer absorb most of the solar radiation. The radiation that reaches the earth includes ultraviolet (UV) radiation A and B, besides the infrared radiation and the visible light.
The UVA radiation is responsible for tanning your skin.. This is because it causes the formation of the pigment melanin in the pigment cells.
The UVB radiation stimulates the organism to produce the essential vitamin D.
UVA and UVB radiation promote thickening of the skin. The interplay of skin thickening and tanning protect against sun damage.
In the right amount, solar radiation contributes to improving your health and to an increased sense of well-being!
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