Sunscreen should be a great concern to all, regardless of the weather for the day, either raining or sunny. This is because the sun can not be in full force during the cloudy and overcast days, but that does not mean that UV rays are prevented from reaching the earth.
In fact, only 20 percent of UV rays are held back by the cloud, he said, while 80 percent can still do damage to the skin. Yes, even during the winter, the sun still has the power to start the process of developing skin cancer. Sun protection is a must no matter where you are, what you do and what time of year, pure and simple.
Time is key
We’ve all heard of the depletion of the ozone layer and climate change. Without going into technical details, we feel the impact of environmental phenomena through a hot day with the sunlight is stronger than ever like to be remembered. It just felt like our skin burn on contact with sunlight.
This is especially true when the sun shines more brightly usually 10 am-4 pm. This is a window of time when you should stay home if possible. Now, if you live in the demands of work outside the home at this hour, it is advisable to wear UV protective hats and shirts with trousers and shoes.
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