Sunscreen during Winter
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Does anyone wear sunscreen during the winter?
I didn't really think it was necessary during the winter as the sun is not as visible as much and being in the UK and that... but It's something I'm thinking of doing after reading up about it.
Apparently, even though you're not very likely to need protection from UVB rays (Burns) during the colder months, you still need protection from UVA .. as UVA rays break down skin fibres .. and collagen and basically helps in ageing you faster .. dermatologists say to wear it every 2 hours .. and if you live in a area where it snows a lot .. that's worse as snow gives out more reflection.. check that the sunscreen protects you from both uva and uvb rays and that it has a high strength of protection
What do you think .. I'm not sure about every two hours mind you 
but defo worth it
Even though you don’t physically see the sun, is still transmitting powerful UV rays which can damage your skin and cause faster aging.
flipside you're right.. and I guess it's like blue light coming from our screens
I don't wear but I heard about how important it is. In my child nursery they use it in sunny days.
I‘m a bit of skincare enthusiast so I‘ve definitely been wearing sunscreen everyday. I’m indoors most of the time so I reapply as soon as I have to go outside.
Same here 
I do experiment a bit with retinol, lactic acid, salicylic acid, vitamin C etc., which makes skin even more sensitive to the sun therefore, I do apply daily regardless the weather.
I use the no7 protect and perfect anti aging moisturiser every day even if I don't go out, it has sunscreen in it and it is a fantastic product
happy days 
It depends on your skin type. If you’re sensitive to the sun and will be outdoors, it’s a good idea to put some protection on, and there’s a lot of moisturisers with spf 15 on sale that can be used all year round
Everyone is technically sensitive to the sun and should ideally be wearing a minimum of SPF30. It really makes a big difference.
What you’ve just said is completely false and you‘d be disagreeing with the experts and scientists, not me.
All sunscreen no matter the strength (yes, even SPF100) still let some sun rays through - that’s why it’s important to re-apply every hour or so. So yes, you’re still getting your vitamin D and no amount of sunscreen in the world can prevent that.
hspexy Guess what? In this internet age, you can find actual scientific papers through google; cute comeback, though. I’m not the one going around spreading false fear-mongering information about the importance of sunscreen. There are other ways to get your vitamin D without the risks of skin cancer and cystic acne. So you do you and I’ll do me.
My husband developed skin cancer on his face several years ago and following treatment was advised to always wear sun screen when going outside.
gerrykelly25 That's probably because of increased sensitivity because I had that advice when taking a particular antibiotic. They were right because I forgot and burned within 5 minutes. How is he now?
Thank you for sharing this. People always underestimate how necessary sunscreen is until things go south. Prevention is better than cure.
Dennab he’s great thanks. No reoccurrence. It’s a battle sometimes getting him to put his sun block on! I have small bottles everywhere.
flipside yes, I agree. I am a sun worshipper and even used to go on sun beds years ago 
I am much more careful since my husbands diagnosis. It’s not worth the risk
Nadiaparveen yes, thank you. He is very fair skinned and has to be careful, but you can hardly tell. The surgeon was fantastic
I rarely use it in the summer. Therefor, I wouldn't consider using it in the winter unless there was an unusually hot day 
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