Applying one of the best face sunscreens should be as second nature as brushing your teeth, rather than the last, laborious step in your skincare routine. Yet many only save SPF for beach days and holidays, despite UV rays being present all year round in the UK.
“Broad-spectrum sunscreens protect skin against UV light produced by the sun,” says dermatologist Dr Alexis Granite. “The two main types that impact skin are UVA and UVB, and together they are responsible for producing changes within the skin that can lead to sunburn and skin cancer, along with things like pigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles.” She adds that nearly 80 per cent of visible ageing is linked to UV exposure, even on cold or cloudy days.
