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6d ago

Dermatologists Renew Push for Daily, Year-Round Sunscreen Use

Clinicians warn that poor adherence, misconceptions, neglected areas leave many underprotected.

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Overview

  • Experts urge treating sunscreen like a daily hygiene habit to curb cumulative UV damage that occurs through clouds and glass in every season.
  • Guidance centers on broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher, with SPF 30 filtering about 97% of UVB and SPF 50 about 98%, making proper quantity and technique more important than very high SPF numbers.
  • Reapplication is advised at least every two hours during prolonged outdoor exposure and immediately after swimming or heavy sweating, with water-resistant claims typically lasting 40 to 80 minutes.
  • Dermatologists flag commonly missed spots such as lips, eyelids and ears, recommending SPF lip balms and diligent coverage of the neck and hands.
  • A persistent myth that darker skin does not need sunscreen is refuted, and experts highlight comfortable, inclusive options—such as tinted or lightweight gels for humidity and more hydrating formulas in cold—to boost daily use.