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Window Film and Skin Cancer: Facts, Risks, and Protection in Colorado

  • Writer: juan martin salazar
    juan martin salazar
  • Jun 23
  • 3 min read

 Moose Car Care, Automotive, Commercial, Residential Window Tinting – Aurora, CO

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is one of the leading causes of skin cancer—and in sunny, high-altitude areas like Colorado, the risks are even greater. While most car windshields provide some UV protection, your side and rear windows often don’t. This means drivers and passengers may be unknowingly exposed to dangerous UVA rays every day.


For residents of Aurora, Denver, and surrounding areas, window tinting is more than just a cosmetic enhancement—it’s a critical health and safety measure.


Why Colorado Drivers Are More Vulnerable to UV Damage


Drivers in Colorado face elevated UV exposure due to two key factors:

  • High Elevation: UV intensity increases 4–10% for every 1,000 feet of elevation. Colorado’s mile-high elevation means stronger sun exposure all year.

  • Prolonged Driving Exposure: A study from the St. Louis University School of Medicine found that 53% of skin cancers in patients appeared on the left side of the body—the side most exposed while driving.


Without protective window film, UVA rays penetrate glass, damaging the skin on your arm, hand, and face, increasing your long-term risk of skin cancer and premature aging.


Understanding UV Radiation


There are two major types of UV rays to know:

  • UVA Rays: These penetrate deep into the skin, accelerating aging and increasing cancer risk. UVA rays pass through untreated glass.

  • UVB Rays: These cause sunburn and direct DNA damage but are mostly blocked by glass.


This makes untreated vehicle windows a serious hazard, particularly in high-UV environments like Colorado.


Health Risks of UV Exposure While Driving or Indoors


Without UV protection, prolonged sun exposure through windows can lead to:

  • Basal cell carcinoma (BCC)

  • Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

  • Melanoma, the deadliest skin cancer

  • Accelerated skin aging (wrinkles, sun spots)

  • Eye damage, including cataracts and eyelid cancers


How Window Film Protects You and Your Family


High-quality window film blocks up to 99% of UVA and UVB rays, whether installed on your car, home, or office windows.


Benefits of UV-blocking tint include:

Reduces skin cancer risk

Blocks harmful UV rays

Preserves youthful skin

Prevents interior fading

Improves comfort and glare reduction


At Moose Car Care, we install premium window tinting film in Aurora, Denver, Parker, and nearby Colorado communities—tailored to your vehicle, home, or business.


Additional UV Protection Tips for Colorado Residents


In addition to installing window film, we recommend:

  • Applying broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30+) daily

  • Wearing UV-blocking sunglasses and protective clothing

  • Avoiding tanning beds

  • Reapplying sunscreen every 2 hours when outdoors

  • Using UV film in your car, home, and office


UV Window Tint in Colorado: A Smart, Year-Round Solution


Colorado’s high UV index, reflective snow, and year-round sun exposure make UV protection essential for skin health. Whether you're commuting in Aurora or spending weekends in the mountains, window film offers long-term protection, comfort, and peace of mind.


Get Protected with Moose Car Care – Aurora, CO


Don’t wait until it’s too late to protect your skin. At Moose Car Care, we provide professional window tinting services for vehicles, homes, and commercial buildings across Colorado.


Based in Aurora

Expert installation

UV-protective film options

Free quotes and consultations

Get a quote today and invest in your skin’s health.


Family protected from harmful uv rays thanks to the application of a window film on their house
Window Film and Skin Cancer

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