5 Surprising Reasons Why Residential Window Tinting Is Great for Your Skin and More

1. Skin Cancer Protection

One of the leading risk factors that can increase your chance of developing skin cancer is prolonged exposure to UV rays. As we mentioned earlier, we tend to assume that we're only exposed when we're outdoors. This is when we tend to focus on preventative measures like wearing sunscreen and avoiding direct sunlight.

However, homes with tons of much-loved natural light shining through the windows can come at a cost. UV rays can still get to your skin through your window panes, and this can certainly lead to prolonged exposure. By adding window tinting to your residential windows, you can worry less about your skin's exposure and harm.



In fact, many dermatologists recommend residential window tinting for any patients who are recovering or at increased risk of skin-related diseases, including cancer.

2. Glare Reduction and Eye Protection

Did you know that prolonged exposure to UV rays can also cause damage to your eyes? What can be especially troubling is that this damage can occur slowly over time, and you may not notice until the damage is already done. UV ray exposure can increase your risk of developing cataracts, macular degeneration, and more.



Applying a window tint to your residential windows can also lower the glare inside your home. This can decrease eye strain, which can occur when we are squinting to see what's in front of us--from a book to a computer screen--because of the natural light in our home. 

3. Heat Reduction 

In the summer months, we tend to rely on our AC units a lot more in order to keep our homes comfortable. This, in turn, leads to an increase in energy usage and a major spike in energy bills. Did you know that you may be paying extra to keep your home cool when the sun is beating down on the windows?



The warmth of the sun shining through your windows can naturally heat up your home's interior. As a result, your HVAC system has to work harder just to keep your indoor air temperature at a comfortable level. By applying a tint to your residential windows, you can prevent some of this natural heating from occurring and save both energy and money.

4. Furniture Protection 

UV rays don't just affect our skin. They can also affect the fabrics and materials used to upholster our furniture.

You may have noticed that your armchairs, couches, or ottomans that are closest to the windows seem to fade over time. If any of this furniture has a leather exterior, you may even notice warping and cracking on the leather's surface. This is caused by sun damage, which can do irreversible damage to your valued furniture. 



When you invest in residential window tinting, you can preserve your furniture for much longer. That means that you can place valued antiques and heirlooms closer to your windows and save costs on things like reupholstery and furniture restoration. (This is also beneficial for your rugs, curtains, and lampshades!)

5. Slowed Signs of Aging

Nowadays, it seems like there are tons of products designed to reverse signs of aging. We're told to worry about everything from the quality of our water to the quality of our bed linens. In the end, there is one thing that causes the majority of our skin's aging: sunlight.



Reversing aging is a lot more difficult (and more expensive) than preventing aging. The best thing you can do to keep your skin youthful is to protect it from the sun, and that means limiting your exposure to UV rays even when you're indoors. In the end, residential window tinting can spare your skin and your wallet from all those expensive anti-aging products.

6. Increased Privacy and Security

Privacy can be hard to come by in our neighborhoods. It can seem like the surrounding houses and passersby are looking straight into your windows, whether the sun is shining or you've turned on the lights in the evening.



On top of all of the ways that residential window tinting can protect you from UV rays, it can also increase your privacy at home. It can also increase your security by adding a layer of reinforcement to your windows. Inclement weather can damage your windows and leave you exposed, but tinting can hold the glass in place and prevent breakage.

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UV rays often go unnoticed, but that doesn't stop them from going damage to our skin, eyes, and more. As UV ray strength worsens over time, it becomes even more important that we limit our exposure. Residential windowing tinting can provide tons of unbeatable benefits that shouldn't be overlooked.



Are you ready to apply the highest quality window tinting to your residential windows? Contact us to learn more about SelectPro LLumar Films and get a free estimate for your home.