Now that many of us have experienced some of the last of the summer sun, you may be thinking about ditching the SPF.
If you’re not out tanning, spending your day in the blazing sunlight, or saying goodbye to your summer holidays, you may think SPF is not so much of an important step in your skincare routine anymore.
But, you’d be very wrong to think like that!
Even in the dead of winter when it’s cloudy and miserable, SPF is still an extremely important skincare product that you should never leave your house without, here’s why.
Why should you wear sunscreen?
As we all know, sunscreen is a vital skincare step that helps protect your skin and is one of the few truly effective anti-aging products.
Wearing sunscreen is one of the easiest things you can do to protect your skin’s health and appearance, regardless of what age you are.
A good sunscreen will block UVA and UVB light that is emitted from the sun and is the cause of burns and aging. Not only will it help your skin retain its youthful appearance longer, but it also prevents the chance of you getting skin cancer.
Why do you need to wear sunscreen in the fall and winter?
Whether it’s raining or the sun is shining outside, you should always be wearing SPF. This is because UVA rays are present – at the same strength – all year round.
These UVA rays can also penetrate clouds, so there’s never an excuse to skip your sunscreen, even on the gloomiest days.
Not only is it important to wear sunscreen when you’re outdoors, but you also want to apply it even if you’re planning to stay inside all day. UVA rays can penetrate glass and windows, which can make your skin vulnerable just from sitting at home.
How to choose the right sunscreen for your skin type
If you want to keep your skin protected all year round, you want to use a minimum of SPF 30 every day and frequently reapply to top up the protection.
With the winter days upon us, you may want to look into getting nourishing cream SPF products that help to hydrate and protect your skin on the coldest of days.
If you have oily skin, you can still opt for a gel-based or spray formula that won’t feel too heavy or greasy on your skin.