This New Smart UV-Detecting Necklace Aims to Protect You From Sun Damage

If you have a hard time remembering to reapply sunscreen or are worried about sun damage, a new piece of smart jewelry may be the answer. On Thursday, The90, a preventive skin health wearable company, launched The90 Gem, a pendant necklace with a sensor that reads real-time UVA and UVB exposure.

UVA rays can cause sunburn, which can lead to long-term skin aging or, if not properly managed, skin cancer.

The90 was founded by Stacy Salvi, who previously led the acquisition of Fitbit by Google and is an expert in health tech wearables. Salvi wanted to help women have more control over their sun exposure data, which is one of the key factors in maintaining healthy skin free of sun damage.

A The90 spokesperson told CNET that they designed the necklace with women in mind because their research found that this demographic tends to already be knowledgeable about sun protection....

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