# @bbcnews on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DXjKIIJAMrS
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/64643293-bbcnews-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/f62de538af.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-04-25T09:19:09.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BBC News (@bbcnews) — https://gondola.cc/bbcnews

## Caption

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is emitted by the Sun and penetrates the Earth's atmosphere.

Some exposure to UV radiation is beneficial, because it enables our skin to produce essential vitamin D. This is important for the function of bones, blood cells and our immune system.

But too much can cause skin damage and premature ageing, and lead to skin cancer. It can also damage eyes.

The sun protection factor or SPF number on bottles tells you how much protection your sunscreen provides from Ultraviolet B rays. 

#Sun #Weather #Sunburn #BBCNews

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