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Why Sunscreen Is Important During Winter Months

Posted by Martha Lucas PH.D., L.Ac. on Mar 29th 2023

Why Sunscreen Is Important During Winter Months

It’s important to wear sunscreen every day, rain or shine, and no matter what season it is. It is even important in the winter months, maybe even more so than other times of the year.

No matter where you live, sunscreen is important for your skin during the winter. The lower levels of sunlight, the colder temperatures, and the indoor heating all contribute to a decrease in vitamin D which can lead to dry skin, wrinkles, and other issues. The winter months can be the most dangerous time to be outside without sunscreen. The sun may feel weaker during the winter months, but it is still damaging your skin and you may not even realize it. Sunlight is actually stronger during these months, so sunscreen is needed to prevent sunburns and sun damage.

The sun’s rays can cause premature aging of the skin, wrinkles, and even cancer. While you may think that you are not out in the sun long enough to get burned, UV rays can be damaging even when they are not seen and even when you don’t get burned.

Sunscreen is especially important for those who love to ski, snowboard or do other winter-time outdoor sports. Winter can also be one of the most dangerous times for your skin. The sun's UV rays can bounce off of snow and ice and increase your risk of getting skin cancer. If you are going skiing or snowboarding, make sure to put on sunscreen before you head out! Additionally, it's important to protect yourself from the sun with sunscreen during winter, even if you're not skiing or snowboarding.

Sunscreen is a vital part of your winter skincare routine, even if you're not going to be spending hours in the sun. Remember that UV rays can reach you through windows and clouds, so it's important to protect your skin from that harmful radiation, no matter where you are spending time in the winter.

Remember that sun protection is important for everyone, all year round.

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