We regularly preach that sunscreen is a
must all year round, but we know how easy it is to forget as the weather gets colder the winter cloud cover arrives. Even so, we’ll never stop stressing how important the final step of SPF is in your morning routine.
So, why exactly? Here’s a refresher on UVA and UVB rays.
UVA vs UVB
Ultraviolet A rays, or "long wave" rays, make up 95% of the rays that reach the surface of the Earth. They are responsible for signs of aging like dark spots and fine lines and penetrate deeper into the skin’s surface. They are responsible for creating a tan, but also can cause skin cancer. These rays shine through windows and clouds.
Ultraviolet B rays, or "shortwave" rays, don’t penetrate the skin as deeply – however they are what causes redness and sunburns. They are most intense in the warmer months, but still reflect off snow and ice in the winter.
UV rays still pose a threat to your skin goals in the winter, but your daily SPF can offer protection to old acne pigment and sun spots from the summer months.
After learning all that, what else is out there threatening our skin health? You might not expect it: the blue light from our screens.
Blue light
Even if you avoid direct sun exposure by staying inside, blue light – also called HEV (High Energy Visible) light – from our phones, TVs, tablets, computers and other screens can also cause damage, pigmentation or signs of aging.
We carry a variety of
mineral sunscreens so you can find one that meets your needs. We also recommend our line of
age management solutions to combat any damage that has already occurred.
Our tinted mineral sunscreens are one of our top selling products here at SkinGloss for good reason! Our
tinted, hydrating formula is completely chemical-free, providing a broad-spectrum (aka protecting your skin from both UVA and UVB rays) SPF 40 all while giving you a glowy “no-makeup, makeup” vibe. If you're more of a matte finish kind of girl, we also carry our
tinted formula in a matte finish as well or non-tinted for the neck and decollete area. Either way, we’ve got you covered 😉
