The Effect of Sun on Oud: Why Must It Be Kept in the Shade?
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Sunlight may seem innocent, but it is among the most dangerous things stored oud is exposed to. The sun's rays carry heat and ultraviolet rays that break down the oud's fragrant oils, fade its color and dry its wood. Oud loves the shade. In this article you learn the effect of sun on oud and why it must be kept away from light.
How does the sun harm oud?
The sun affects oud in three combined ways:
| The sun factor | The harm |
|---|---|
| Ultraviolet rays | Break down the fragrant compounds and weaken the scent |
| The accompanying heat | Speeds the evaporation of the oils and dries the wood |
| Prolonged direct light | Fades the color of the oud and changes its appearance |
How do you protect your oud from the sun?
Keep your oud in a dark place away from windows and the sun's direct path. Use an opaque container or dark glass — review storing oud in glass — to block the light from it. A closed drawer or an interior cabinet is an ideal option. And remember that the sun carries heat too, which you will find in the effect of heat on stored oud. And when displaying wholesale oud in stores, keep the original stock in the shade and display only a sample. Try your scent on an oud sample and keep the original protected.
Some stores display oud behind glass the sun reaches, so the display pieces lose their scent and color over time. If you are a trader, display behind opaque glass or away from the sun, and keep the original goods in a dark place.
What about artificial light?
Strong direct artificial light is less harmful than the sun but is not completely innocent, especially bulbs that radiate heat. For display, use cool, moderate lighting and keep the oud away from hot bulbs. As for storage, darkness is always best. The simple rule: the less light and heat, the longer your oud's scent lasts and the more its color and appearance stay as you like.
You do not need a completely dark room; an opaque container or dark glass that blocks the light from the oud inside it is enough. This way you protect your oud without depriving yourself of an ordinary lit room.
Conclusion
The sun harms oud with its ultraviolet rays and its heat together, so the scent weakens, the color fades and the wood dries. Keep your oud in the shade, in an opaque container or dark glass, away from windows and hot bulbs. Traders display a sample and keep the original protected. We, as a supplier from the source, provide clean oud that deserves a storage that safeguards its scent and color.
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