Sun Health and Skin Care Tips — derm
Do I Need to Worry About UV in the Winter?
Can I get a sun burn in the winter?
Yes! Snow is highly reflective. That's why you may have noticed you get an eye goggle tan while on the slopes. On a sunny day, fresh snow can reflect up to 90% of UV radiation! That's almost a double dose of UV. Make sure you are protected with a sun visor even in the snow!
Do I Need Sun Protection in the Winter?
Yes! UVB rays (the ones that cause burning) may be weaker in the winter, but UVA rays (the ones that cause skin aging) are the same strength year...
5 Ways To Make Sure Your Sunscreen Is Effective
Busting Summer Sun Myths
Do I Need Sun Protection If I Have Darker Skin?
Yes! People with darker skin produce more of a pigment called melanin, which does offer some natural protection against UV radiation. However, this protection is minimal, and even with darker skin, you can still get sunburned, and you can develop skin cancer from UV damage.
Does Clothing Block UV Rays?
Not really. Different types of material offer different levels of protection, depending on the type of material, but nothing is completely effective,...
All About Sunscreen
Sun Protection Advice Straight from Dermatologists
Well + Good interviewed 6 Dermatologists about staying safe while in the sun, and what did they have to say? You guessed it, 6 out of 6 MD's agree that wearing a big hat is key! Here are top 5 other helpful recommendations from those who get paid to talk sun protection:
- Set an alarm to go off every two hours to remind you to reapply sunscreen during the day. Use one with 'broad spectrum' on the bottle. -Joshua Zeichner, MD
- "Wear clothing with UPF 50 or more—my favorite is Uvida—and I wear a big hat and sunglasses. Take Heliocare...