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Is it important to wear sunscreen for winter sports such as skiing?

April 26, 2017SKIING Sports sunscreen wear winter

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Is it important to wear sunscreen for winter sports such as skiing?

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Yes. Skin damaging UVA rays maintain a relatively consistent strength throughout the year. UVB rays vary in intensity from season to season. Even in the same location, UVB rays will be stronger in the summer than in the winter. However, it is important to use sunscreen in the winter, especially near highly reflective surfaces such as snow. The sun reflected off of snow causes even more burning rays to reach the skin, in addition to those coming directly from the sun. Therefore, sunscreen is highly recommended for winter sports such as skiing.