Why You Need To Apply Sunscreen Every Day, All Year Long Even In The Winter Months

Most of us know how important applying sunscreen is in the summer months to avoid sunburn and skin damage, but what most of us forget is, it really should be a year-round priority.  

Why you should always wear sunscreen, even in the cooler months and on cloudy days

Cloudy days are no reason to become complacent about applying sunscreen, even on cooler days. What most people forget is that UV radiation has nothing to do with the temperature and that up to 80 percent of the sun’s rays can actually pass through clouds making sunscreen a must in your daily routine all year long.

Here are the top four reasons why applying sunscreen should be a daily habit no matter the season.

1. It Protects Your Skin from UV Rays: The depletion of the ozone layer has increased our risk of sun damage from harmful UV rays. Sunscreen blocks these rays, greatly reducing the likelihood of sunburn. Look for products with an SPF of 30 or higher. A common misconception is that most people think SPF 50 offers nearly double the protection of SPF 30 but the reality is a higher SPF doesn’t mean the amount of coverage jumps up much at all. SPF 30 blocks out nearly 97% of UVB rays whilst SPF 50 only blocks out 98% of UVB rays.
2. It Lowers Your Skin Cancer Risk: Studies have shown that wearing sunscreen reduces the risk of developing skin cancer.
3. It Prevents Premature Aging of the Skin: We all know that damage from the suns UV rays causes photoaging of the skin, which over time is characterized by a thick, dark, leathery look and a breakdown of collagen, which contributes to lines, wrinkles and premature ageing.
4. It helps maintain an even skin tone: Sunscreen helps prevent dark spots and discolouration from sun damage helping you maintain a smoother and more even skin tone.

So you want to protect your skin and maintain a youthful complexion? You know what to do – wear sunscreen all day, every day {SIMPLE as that}