Should I need to use sunscreen in indoors?

• Mar 2, 2020

Should I need to use sunscreen in indoors?

The answer is Yes!

 

We all know to apply sunscreen when outdoors but what about wearing sunscreen if you work inside all day? If your skin never is exposed to the sun, is sunscreen really necessary? The answer is yes. Let me explain the reason why.

 

You need to wear sunscreen if you work inside if your skin is exposed to daylight.

At any point from sunrise to sunset, the sun gives off daylight. Even if it’s pouring rain, snowing or cloudy, daylight can still be found. If you work inside and can see through any windows to the outside world, then daylight is absolutely coming in and seeing you—and your precious skin.

Damaging rays can penetrate through windows and damage your skin.

*UVA rays

These rays are responsible for changing the DNA in the skin causing premature skin aging and skin cancer. UVA rays are approximately the same strength from summer to winter and can penetrate through clouds, windows in your home, office or car. These are the true damaging rays because you can’t feel them yet they are affecting your skin in a big way without you even realizing it. It is because of these rays that you should wear sunscreen if you work inside. Why get UV damage when you’re not even getting a tan for it? This is why sunscreen should truly be called daylight screen. Every time daylight shines on your skin, it accelerates the aging process of your skin. *UVB Rays

These rays are responsible for giving the skin a suntan or sunburn, strongest from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (and less strong in the winter) but they don’t penetrate through glass. These are the ones that damage your skin when outdoors.

 

To reapply sunscreen throughout the day, dust on an SPF mineral powder.

Throughout the day, the natural oils in your skin can degrade sunscreen which can allow the UVA rays to get into your skin. An easy way to ensure that your skin is protected is to brush on powder. Many of the mineral powders do contain sunscreen. . Another option is to find a regular pressed or loose powder that contains the ingredient titanium dioxide. This can give sun protecting properties to the skin, even if it doesn’t list an SPF number.