Should I use sunscreen even in cold weather?

Many people think that sunscreen is used only in summer. If you have similar thoughts, now is the time to change them.

Because using sunscreen is just as important for your skin in dry and cold weather as it is in hot weather.

Let's find out how using sunscreen in cold weather can benefit your skin.

For sunburned skin:

UVB is a type of sun's ultraviolet rays, also commonly called incandescent rays.

These rays that fall directly on the skin cause sunburn. Although these rays become more powerful in hot weather, they can also damage the skin in cold weather.

As the sun gets closer to the earth in cold weather, the risk of sunburn on the skin also increases.

Reducing the risk of cancer:

One of the main reasons for using sunscreen is to reduce the risk of skin cancer.

UVB rays, which are linked to skin cancer, can have a detrimental effect on human skin even in cold weather, which is why dermatologists recommend skin care with SPF30 or higher SPF.

According to medical experts at the Skin Care Foundation, regular use of SPF-15 sunscreen reduces the risk of the second most common type of skin cancer, squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), by 40% and melanoma, a dangerous type of skin cancer, by 50%.

To keep evergreen:

If you also want to make your skin look evergreen, then you must use sunscreen. The sun's UVB rays, which cause skin cancer, remove collagen from the skin and make you look older.

It is estimated that 90% of wrinkles on the skin are caused by UVB rays.

According to another international study on the benefits of sunscreen, regular use of sunscreen reduces the aging process by 24%.

More important for those going north:

People traveling to northern areas in cold weather must use sunscreen with a maximum of 30 to 50 SPF. Snow reflects UV rays, so the use of sunscreen is considered more important for people visiting these areas.

Note: This article contains information published in various international journals. Be sure to consult your doctor before choosing any medication or cream.