… all winter long.

Keep wearing sunscreen!

Yes, the UVB rays (the ones that burn – B for burn, if you’re like us and need a memory trick) are weaker. But the glare from snow, buildings, and pavement makes them more intense.

The UVA rays (the ones that cause wrinkling and skin cancer – A is for aging) remain constant. The risk is never reduced, no matter the season.

So use sunscreen every single day. A broad-spectrum (that’s UVA and UVB) SPF 30 is recommended by most dermatologists. Make sure it’s on your face, neck, and hands, even if the rest of you is covered up.

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