It’s raining and cloudy. Do I still need to apply sunscreen?
On a morning when you wake up to a cloudy, rainy day and no sunlight, many people may accidentally put their sunscreen away in a drawer, thinking they don’t need it. But this may be one of the biggest skincare misconceptions.
Why do you still need to apply sunscreen on a day when it’s not sunny?
Even when the sky is cloudy or rainy, ultraviolet rays, especially UVA, can still penetrate through the clouds to the skin. UVA is the culprit of wrinkles, dark spots, and premature aging of the skin. Importantly, these rays are present all year round, whether it’s the rainy season, winter, or even on days when you don’t see the sun at all.
Experts support the idea of applying sunscreen even when there is no sun.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and several dermatology associations confirm that UV rays affect your skin all the time, even when it’s not sunny. On cloudy days, for example, up to 80% of UV rays can still penetrate, meaning your skin is still at risk even if you don’t feel hot or sunburned.
The effects of not applying sunscreen
Even on a day when there is no strong sunlight, the หากคุณสนใจเล่นพนันออนไลน์ที่ดีที่สุด สามารถสมัครสมาชิก UFABET ได้ที่นี่ พร้อมรับโปรโมชั่นพิเศษสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ skin is still at risk of being damaged by UV rays. If you neglect to apply sunscreen, you may experience the following adverse effects:
- Dark and damaged skin accumulates, even if you don’t realize it.
- Dark spots, freckles, and melasma appear, especially on the cheekbones.
- Dry, rough and inelastic skin
- Premature wrinkles and sagging skin
- Risk of irritation or inflammation from sunlight
- Increases the risk of skin cancer in the long term
- Make other moisturizers and skincare products appear slower or ineffective.
How to choose the right sunscreen for a cloudy day
On days when the sun is not too bright, it is recommended to choose a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and PA+++ to provide sufficient protection against UVA and UVB rays, especially if you have to be outdoors or work near a window. You should still reapply every 2-3 hours, just like on sunny days.
Good skin care doesn’t just depend on the sunlight you see, but also on being aware of what you can’t see, such as UV rays that can silently damage your skin every day. Applying sunscreen is not just a routine, but a long-term investment to keep your skin looking good for a long time.