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Karl Lawrence, Research fellow, King's College London

Sunscreen: why wearing it even in winter could be a good idea

The Sun's radiation can still damage our skin even in winter. Stanislav Nikolov/ Shutterstock

Sunscreen has taken centre stage in many skincare routines, especially among those hoping to prevent visible signs of ageing. But while it makes sense to wear sunscreen every day in the summer when the sun’s rays are most powerful, many may wonder whether there’s any benefit of wearing sunscreen daily in the winter months.

The sun’s radiation can reach us during all times of the year. This means that in both summer and winter, we are exposed to infrared radiation, as well as UVA and UVB rays.

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