Tanning without sunburn – with the UV-warning unit SunCounter®

Kleve (21th of July 2015) Most people have enjoyed the hot temperatures with a lot of sunshine at the beginning of July. Because the sun increases the vitality and the mood. It also stimulates the production of vitamin D, which strengthens the bones and the immune system. However, the consequences of an excessively long stay in the sun on the human skin are enormously.
Every year more and more people fall ill with skin cancer. The UV-rays of the sun also lead to a prematurely skin aging. The UV-warning unit SunCounter® of DAVITA® can help to avoid sunburns and other skin damages easily and safely. It is an important aid for everyone while staying in the sun.

The sun as a balm for body and soul
In the first midsummer week of the year, most people have been in the sun for a long time. Now we hope to have more sunny summer weeks. The positive effect of the sun for body and soul is well known. The sun stimulates the production of the happiness hormone serotonin. Thus, the good mood and well-being increase. The vitamin D which is very important for the formation of the bones is also produced by the sunlight. A further positive effect is the strengthening of the immune system.

The dangers of UV-radiation for the skin
Every year the number of new cases of skin cancer increases because of the UV-radiation of the sun. This is also the result of the desire for a tanned skin. In the recent years the protective ozone layer has thinned continuously. Therefore the damaging UV-rays can come to the earth in an increasing degree. Even on cloudy days we still have a considerable UV-radiation.
If we stay in the sun too long the UV-light leads to dangerous sunburns. Here, the upper layer of the skin is damaged. This leads to painful redness with blistering. Repeated sunburns can increase the risk of skin cancer. The UV-radiation of the sun can also lead to an increased skin aging and unsightly pigmentation.

Protect children's sensitive skin particularly well
Especially sensitive children's skin reacts to UV-rays very strong. The sensitive stem cells of the children are closer to the skin surface in comparison to stem cells of adults. Therefore they are more exposed to UV- radiation. Even the UV-self-protection is formed in the first years of life. Sunburns in the childhood and adolescence can later lead to skin cancer - according to experts. But also adults with light and sensitive skin must be very careful with the sun.
The UV-warning unit SunCounter® can help to reduce the risk of sunburns
Suntan creams do not provide an adequate protection of the dangerous UV-rays. It is especially important to enjoy the sun in the right dose. The UV-warning unit SunCounter® of DAVITA® can determine reliably the time for a safe sunbath. The small, handy and easy to use high-tech equipment can be worn at the body with a clip during all outdoor activities. With its high-quality UV-sensor, the device can exactly determine the strength of UVA- and UVB parts in sunlight.
By pressing a small button of the device the user enters the level of the sun-protection-factor and the individual skin type. Then the unit calculates the time for a safe sunbath and shows this in hours / minutes and %. If the UV-irradiation dose is reached, an alarm signal appears. Then it is recommended to stop sunbathing to avoid sun burns and further damages of the skin.
In the summer months the SunCounter® is an important companion especially for children, adults with sensitive skin and physically active people who are staying outside.

The UV-warning unit SunCounter® can be bought from pharmacies, medical shops, medical dealers and via the internet. For more information visit www.davita-shop.co.uk

DAVITA® - Fit for Life

Development, production, sales and logistic – we about us

DAVITA® - high quality products for health and well-being
DAVITA® Medizinische Produkte GmbH & Co. KG develops, manufactures and markets light therapy devices and light alarm clocks for more energy and well-being since 1996.
In the field of light therapy DAVITA® is one of the market leaders in Europe.

Product divisions
After a further expansion the product program includes today the following product divisions:
DAVITA®-Seasonal products for spring and summer
• Itch relief MosQuit® against insect bites with concentrated heat
• UV-warning unit SunCounter with sunburn alarm function
• Iontophoresis-System SUDORmed 1200 against “excessive sweating“
DAVITA®-Seasonal-products for autumn and winter
• Light therapy units VITALITY, VILUX 70, VILUX 100, LD 72, LD 110 and PhysioLight LD 220, LD 440, LD 880 and LD 1100 for treatment of winter depression, depressions, sleep disorders and to treat further diseases.
• Light alarm clock VITAclock® 200, VITAclock® Premium and LD VITAclock® Traveller with wake-up and doze off function, as bright daylight and reading lamp.
DAVITA®-Products for the whole year
• Dynamic Ceiling light system programmable, variable regarding lighting color and intensity of illumination for a healthy light at the work place, at home, in the doctors surgery, in clinics and in elderly and nursing homes.
• Mobile Palmtop ECG-units Cardio24 and InstantCheck for monitoring the cardiac and circulatory functions
• UV-Light therapy units UV-combs/batons, UV-hand / foot units and UV-whole-body irradiation units against skin diseases
• Light therapy units BeautyLite BL 70, BL 100, BL 110 and vitality Collagen for Anti-Aging-Applications by wrinkles, fine lines and age spots.
• Light therapy units CleanLite CL 70 and CL 110 against acne
• Electro stimulation units Digital Fit 1200 against pains and to strengthen the muscles
• Magnetic field therapy systems Magneto Fit MF 400, MF 600, MF 800 and MF 4000 against pains and for stimulation of self-healing forces.
The product program will be enlarged continuously by products of high de-mand from the area of medicine, healthcare, wellness and beauty.

Distribution channels and offices
The distribution of the products occur via a worldwide distribution network.

Production, quality and scientific validation
DAVITA® products are produced in different production facilities under own management according to European norms. This always guarantees a high quali-ty.
The DAVITA®-Quality management system is certified according to DIN EN ISO 13485:2003 and the products bear the CE-sign for proofed medical products.

DAVITA® cooperates with well-known scientists, doctors, clinics and further ex-perts.
One of the company’s principles is to offer only such instruments on the mar-ket which have undergone thorough testing to optimize the beneficial effects for the user.

Logistic
DAVITA® has a modern logistic system. All products are stored and ready for dispatch in a powerful logistic centre and can be sent very quickly to our custom-ers.
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Address:
DAVITA® Medizinische Produkte
GmbH & Co. KG
P.O. Box 2004,
D-47518 Kleve

Contact
Ulrich Koch ▪ Director Marketing and Sales
Tel.: +49 (0) 5731 1560 270 ▪ Fax: +49 (0) 1805 911 275
E-Mail: koch@davita.de ▪ URL: www.davita.de

DAVITA® Medizinische Produkte GmbH & Co. KG
P.O. Box 2004
47518 Kleve
Phone: +49 (0) 1805 - 911 270 • Fax: +49 (0) 1805-911275
Email: mail@davita.de • URL: www.davita.de

Contact

Ulrich Koch
Director Marketing and Sales
Phone: +49 (0) 5731 - 1560 274 • Fax: +49 (0) 5731 - 1560 275
Email: koch@davita.de

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