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Sport And UV Protection — The Sunscreen That Isn’t Seasonal
Outdoor sports demand extra protection — if skiing or running, SPF shields against premature
Written by: Pippa Thackeray
Updated: April 23, 2025
Written by: Pippa Thackeray | Updated: April 23, 2025
Quick Read
- Daily SPF use is essential year-round, not just in summer, to protect against UV rays.
- UV rays penetrate clouds and reflect off surfaces like snow, increasing exposure.
- Even on cloudy days, up to 80% of UV rays can reach your skin.
- A good year-round sunscreen should be lightweight, breathable, non-greasy, and offer broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection.
- Make SPF a part of your daily routine for long-term skin health.
Contents
- 1. The myth that is: “no sun, no damage”
- 2. 80% of UV rays penetrate through clouds
- 3. When to watch out for sun damage, in the UK
- 4. What makes a good year-round sunscreen?
- 5. Step by step: protecting your skin in cold and cloudy weather
- 6. The bottom line
