Winter Sun Skin Care Tips by The Beauty Bar

skincare ctDuring the winter, you think about the effects that cold, dry weather can have on your skin, but many people are not aware that the sun can be just as much of a danger during the winter as it is during the summer. It is important to wear sunscreen anytime you go outdoors in the winter.

Over 90 percent of all skin cancers are associated with sun exposure. People who participate in outdoor activities are at the greatest risk, even in the winter.

  • Being at a high altitude, such a skiing on a mountain, increases your risk of sunburn during the winter. UV radiation exposure increases 4 to 5 percent for every 1,000 feet you go above sea level.
  • Snow increases the amount of damage that can be caused by winter sun. Snow on the ground can reflect as much as 80 percent of the sun's UV rays, which means that you can be struck twice by the same rays. The sun can reflect off snow even on cloudy days.
  • To protect yourself from the sun, use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher whenever you are going to spend time outdoors. Apply it 30 minutes before you go outside. Apply sunscreen liberally and evenly to all exposed skin, including around your eyes and on your ears, neck, chin, scalp, and hands. Reapply it every two hours and immediately after heavy sweating. Choose a moisturizing sunscreen that contains lanolin or glycerin. You should also wear a lip balm with an SPF of 15 or higher.
  • You can also protect yourself from the sun this winter by covering up when you go outdoors. Cover your head to protect your scalp, and wear a ski mask if you hit the slopes to protect as much of your face as possible from sun and wind. Sunglasses or goggles can protect your eyes from up to 99 percent of the sun's UV rays.

The sun is at its brightest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If possible, try to avoid spending extended amounts of time outdoors during those hours.

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