Sun Health and Skin Care Tips — sunglasses

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...

We get this question so much that we decided to make a separate blog post about it. 

The disappointing truth is not really! And honestly, when dealing with skin cancer, "not really", is a frightening answer.

While most fabrics do provide some level of protection, their UPF ratings are not as high as you may think. In fact, you can still get sunburned through a cotton T-shirt! To offer proper protection, fabric should have a rating of UPF 50+. 

What does UPF mean?

The UPF stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor which is a numerical rating to clothing.

A UPF protection clothing with rate 50 means that...

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,...