Sunscreen is often forgotten about once the weather becomes cooler and the days become shorter. Regardless of cooler weather, the sun can still harm your skin.
Many people wonder, “Do I really need to wear sunscreen in the fall and winter?”
Yes, the skin doesn’t care if it’s summer, fall, winter or spring. Sun damage to the skin is cumulative. Damage starts with the amount of sun exposure you have from the day you are born until the day you die, and keeps adding up. The more exposure you get the weaker your cells become and eventually could form a cancer. There’s still enough sun in the fall and winter to cause damage. Especially for people who enjoy our Minnesota winters and outdoor sports in the snow. The risk in the winter becomes even greater because of the reflection from the sun’s rays off the snow back to the skin. So whether you are catching rays from walking to the car, laying on the beach, taking a stroll on a cloudy day, gazing out the window on a bright winter day, cover up with SPF.
Using sunscreen should become a part of everyone’s daily skin-care routine. Look for a multifunctional SPF like Intellishade by Revision Skincare. Intellishade SPF 45 keeps your skin healthy with added anti-oxidants and your routine simple.
Ask us for a sample of Intellishade and try it first. It is a staff favorite! More information about Intellishade can be found here.