{"id":1537,"date":"2023-01-02T10:50:20","date_gmt":"2023-01-02T10:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.skincancer.org\/?p=276"},"modified":"2025-03-11T14:34:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T14:34:57","slug":"even-snow-days-sun-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/blog\/even-snow-days-sun-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Even Snow Days Are Sun Days","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

Wintertime means snow. And when it snows, there is one behavior that should be practiced by all: sun protection<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

With a chill in the air and snow on the ground, it may seem that the risk of sun damage is rather low. \u00a0That simply isn\u2019t the case. In fact, snow can multiply your UV exposure<\/a> because it reflects the sun\u2019s rays. Not only are they hitting your skin from above, but they\u2019re also bouncing off of the snow on the ground, leading to twice the exposure. Add cold winter wind<\/a>\u00a0to the equation, and you have a recipe for sun damage.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also important to remember that cloud coverage found on snowy winter days doesn\u2019t provide sun protection. In fact, up to 80 percent of UV rays burn right through the clouds.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re heading to the park for a sledding session with your little ones<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong> clipping on those snowshoes for an outdoor adventure or just shoveling your walkway, it\u2019s important to protect your skin. Remember to strategically cover up with clothing, wear sunglasses, and apply a broad-spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen<\/a> on all exposed areas. Consider choosing a moisturizing sunscreen with ingredients like lanolin or glycerin to combat dry winter skin.<\/p>\n

You can also protect your lips by applying an SPF lip balm (or lipstick). Once you\u2019ve got your sun protection bases covered, get out there and enjoy the snow!<\/p>\n