On cooler days and cloudy days, it’s easy to think that you don’t need sunscreen. After all, you’re just taking the dog for a walk, running a few errands, or going to work. You’re just outside for a few minutes. And you’re wearing a jacket. That should have you covered, right?
Nope.
No matter how cool the temperature feels, the sun’s ultraviolet rays can still cause damage to the DNA in your skin within just a few minutes. Your clothing blocks some rays, but every little bit of sun you feel on your face, neck, chest, ears, or hands accumulates and can lead to the signs of aging as well as skin cancer. And those are the spots where skin cancer appears most often.
The answer is simple. Make sunscreen, a hat, and UV-protective sunglasses a daily habit all year long. See our sun protection guide for details.
This content was originally published: SkinCancer.org.
