Importance of sunscreen in winters

For most of us, winter means “No sunscreen season”, which is the most wrong thing you have been doing for your skin till now. Sunrays are loaded with vitamin D but extreme exposure of UV rays can cause wrinkles, tanning, fine lines, premature aging, and even cancer. Snow reflects 80% of UV rays that is why people living in snowy areas and winter sports players specifically need to use sunscreen to avoid harmful sun rays. Let’s understand the terminologies related to sunscreen so that you understand ifs and buts related to it. At the end we will also introduce you to the best sunscreen for winters , and how to apply it correctly. What is meant by UV rays? UV radiation stands for ultraviolet rays which have been considered the biggest factor for skin cancer. Sun is the main source of these ultraviolet radiations. UV rays not just make skin aging but also alters the DNA of skin that controls the growth of skin cells which ultimately results in cancer. There are 3 types...