The sun is coming out, and spirits are lifting higher. Most of us look forward to summer because it’s the time of the year where everyone goes to the beach and soaks up in the sun. Apart from your swimsuit, beach towel, and flip-flops, sunscreen should also be part of your checklist. Maybe you think you are applying your sunscreen correctly, or maybe you think you don’t need it. If you can’t stay out of the sun, sunscreen or sunblock are the best ways to protect your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays. Here are some myths about sunscreen that you should know:

2. MYTHS ABOUT
SUNSCREEN,
DEBUNKED

3. The sun is coming out, and spirits are lifting higher. Most of us look forward to
summer because it’s the time of the year where everyone goes to the beach
and soaks up in the sun.
Apart from your swimsuit, beach towel, and flip-flops, sunscreen should also be
part of your checklist. Maybe you think you are applying your sunscreen
correctly, or maybe you think you don’t need it. If you can’t stay out of the sun,
sunscreen or sunblock are the best ways to protect your skin from harmful UVA
and UVB rays.
Here are some myths about sunscreen that you should know:

4. Myth 1: Sunscreen is not always necessary
False. Many people believe that sunscreen is only necessary when they need to go
swimming or exposed to sunlight. Ultraviolet light is still harmful to exposed skin, no
matter how much of it is exposed.
Myth 2: Sunscreen is only for sunny days
Clouds are simply water vapor, and they cannot protect you from UV rays. If it’s cloudy,
rainy, or cold, you still need to apply sunscreen the same way you would if it were a
warm sunny day.
Myth 3: You don’t need to reapply sunscreen, especially when it’s waterproof
You may notice some sunscreen and sunblock labels that say “water-resistant” but not
waterproof. If you are swimming or sweating, you will need to reapply your sunscreen
more often. Instead of reapplying it every two hours as recommended, reapply every
hour.

5. Myth 4: Sun damage is not possible on windy and cloudy days
Sun damage is caused by ultraviolet radiation, not temperature. A cool day in the summer
can have a similar UV level to a warm, sunny day.
Myth 5: Sunscreen is no longer necessary when wearing cosmetics with SPF
Generally, makeup contains SPF 15 up to 25 and is not applied in adequate quantities to
provide even the amount of sun protection advertised on the bottle. To properly protect
your skin against the sun, a standalone sunscreen with a broad-spectrum and an SPF30
or higher should be applied underneath makeup.
Myth 6: If you have dark skin, you don’t need sunscreen
It’s just harder to see sun damage on dark skin, but dark skin is just as susceptible to sun
damage. Skin cells respond to UV rays by releasing pigment. This pigment, which we
think of like a sunburn, is harder to see in dark skin. Regardless of skin color, apply
sunscreen liberally for 30 minutes before going out in the sun and reapply every two
hours.

6. If you want to learn more about sunscreen and how it works on your skin, you should
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avoid skin issues in the future, such as premature skin aging.
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REFERENCES:
https://www.mdanderson.org/publications/focused-on-health/6-sunscreen-myths-debunked.h26-
1592202.html
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318290#Twelve-myths-about-sunscreen