Why You Need to Wear Sunscreen in Winter

Just because temperatures are cooling down doesn’t mean you can skip the most important skincare step – applying your daily SPF. It’s easy to associate dutiful sun protection with summer months when the sun is intensely beating down. But this isn’t the case. Sun protection is 100% necessary every day, regardless of the weather or time of year. You need to wear sunscreen in winter to prevent sun exposure that results in fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, and skin cancer.

Decrease Premature Aging

If you want to keep your skin looking youthful and wrinkle-free, wearing sunscreen in winter is a must. UV rays can deplete the collagen in your skin, causing skin sagging and premature aging. It is estimated that 90% of wrinkles are caused by excessive exposure to UVB rays. Wearing a daily sunscreen of SPF 30+ can help you look younger for longer!

Prevent Skin Cancer

More importantly than preventing premature skin aging, wearing daily sunscreen can help you prevent skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States and worldwide – with more than two people dying of skin cancer every hour. Wearing sunscreen year-round is the easiest way to prevent a dangerous ordeal that could cost you thousands in medical fees or could cost your life.

Our Favorite Sunscreens

It’s important to invest in a great daily sunscreen that you can wear every single day, even when it’s cold! Here are a few of our favorite winter sunscreen products:

• EltaMD UV Sport Broad Spectrum SPF 50
• Obagi Sun Shield Broad Spectrum 50
• EltaMD UV Daily Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 40

You can purchase any of these sunscreens and more at our office! If we haven’t yet convinced you of the importance of wearing sunscreen in winter, make sure to schedule an appointment with us today. We’d be happy to give you more tips on how you can protect your skin and prevent premature aging and skin cancer!