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Can human skin tan through a glass window?

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As the days get gradually longer and the feeling of sunlight on your skin becomes familiar once again, you might be tempted to roll up your shirt sleeves and bask in the rays - even if they're only coming through a window. read more

However, it unless the glass is specially treated, it does not filter out UVA rays which can still cause skin damage in the forms of photoaging, sunburn, and skin cancer. Therefore yes, you can still get a tan through a glass window. read more

However, sunlight streaming through a window can still expose the skin to harmful rays which tan and freckle the skin, as ordinary glass does not filter out UVA rays. read more

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