Enjoying the outdoors this winter? You’re missing something
crucial if you’re not wearing sun protection in the winter. It’s
easy to relegate shades and sunscreen to the same hot weather
category as shorts and bug spray. Many of us remember to protect
out skin — after all, sun exposure is the number one cause of
aging and more than 90% of skin cancer cases are caused by sun
exposure. But many of us forget to protect our eyes by wearing
sunglasses. But you should protect your skin with sunscreen and
keep those delicate peepers safe with sunglasses! With up to 80%
of the sun’s rays still making it through the clouds, it’s
important to remember sun protection in winter (Skin Cancer
Foundation). How Dangerous Are UV Rays in Winter? It’s true; the
UV-rays aren’t necessarily as strong in winter as they are in
the summer months. But that doesn’t mean what UV rays there are
aren’t dangerous or that your risk doesn’t go up at certain
times. Sun protection is especially important for winter sports
enthusiasts. A study