Sun protection should be of great concern to everybody no matter the weather for the day, be it rain or shine. This is because the sun may not be out in full force during cloudy, overcast days but it does not necessarily mean that its ultraviolet rays are prevented from reaching the earth.
In fact, only 20 percent of said ultraviolet rays are held back by the clouds while 80 percent can still do damage to the skin. Yes, even during the winter season, the sun still has the power to start the process of skin cancer development. Sun protection is a must no matter where you are, what you are doing and what time of the year it is, pure and simple.
Timing is Key
We have all heard about the thinning of the ozone layer as well as about climate change. Without going into the technical details, we are feeling the effects of these environmental phenomena through hotter days with the sun’s rays stronger than we have ever remembered them to be. It just feels like our skin burns upon contact with the sunlight.
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