How does sunscreen work?(1 point)

Question

Responses

It helps UV waves be able to pass through the skin.
It helps UV waves be able to pass through the skin.

It helps UV waves be able to pass through the air.
It helps UV waves be able to pass through the air.

It helps prevent the skin from absorbing UV waves.
It helps prevent the skin from absorbing UV waves.

It helps prevent the skin from reflecting UV waves.

Answer 1

The correct response is: It helps prevent the skin from absorbing UV waves.

Sunscreen works by providing a barrier that absorbs or reflects harmful UV radiation, thereby protecting the skin from damage.