Article Overview
- Sun protection is a year-round necessity, even in winter: Despite colder temperatures and fewer daylight hours, UVA/UVB radiation remains a threat, increasing the risk of sunburn and skin cancer, especially during prolonged outdoor activities between 10 AM and 4 PM.
- A consistent winter skincare routine should prioritize hydration and broad-spectrum SPF: Alongside non-drying cleansers, hydrating serums, and rich moisturizers, daily application of broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen (SPF 30+) is essential to shield skin from harmful UV rays and environmental aggressors.
- Mineral sunscreens with advanced technology offer comprehensive defense: Products utilizing technologies like "sunbetter" provide high-level protection against UVA/UVB, infrared radiation, blue light, and pollution, ensuring skin health and preventing photodamage even in the harshest winter conditions.
Winter Sun Damage: Should You Wear Sunscreen in the Winter
Protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful effects is a year-round endeavor. While the sun isn’t out as much in the winter, and colder temperatures can often cause us to stay indoors, it is still crucial to keep your skin protected from UVA/UVB radiation. We’ve compiled a list of science-backed suncare solutions, tips, and tricks to help keep your skin healthy throughout the winter.
The importance of sunscreen in winter
Just like warmer seasons, not properly protecting your skin in the winter can lead to skin damage. If you’re spending prolonged periods of time outdoors in the winter, especially during the sun’s peak UV hours of 10AM and 4 PM, your skin is more susceptible to getting sunburned as well as developing skin cancer.
- Wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen
- Keep the skin covered as much as possible
- Apply sunscreen regularly
- Apply sunscreen 15-30 minutes before going outside and reapply every two hours, or more frequently if you're swimming or sweating
- Protect your lips with a lip balm that contains SPF
- Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated and healthy
- Check your skin regularly for any changes in moles or new growth. If you notice anything unusual, consult a dermatologist.
Winter skincare routine
Due to the colder weather, it’s imperative to keep your skin hydrated and protected in the winter. This daily suncare and skincare routine keeps skin well-nourished and shielded from the sun’s harmful UV rays.
- Choose a non-drying cleanser to adequately remove excess oils and debris. Add the Refining Foam Cleanser to your routine to gently cleanse and condition skin.
- The high-performance, triple-action formula in Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment helps to bring moisture and hydration balance back to skin, resulting in an improved appearance of skin radiance, suppleness and smoothness.
- Use a rich moisturizer such as Trio Luxe Moisture Treatment formulated with hydrating ingredients like Squalane and Niacinamide to help skin retain vital moisture.
- Broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily is essential during every stage of life. Choose a mineral sunscreen for daily protection from the sun’s UV rays.
- Apply a nourishing night cream such as AlphaRet Overnight Cream, formulated with retinoid and AHA to target visible signs of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles.
Discover sunbetter Technology
sunbetter Technology's ultra-high performing 100% mineral sunscreens work to shield your skin from the sun’s harmful UVA/UVB rays. Support skin’s defenses against UVA/UVB, IRA, blue light, and pollution in five elegant options with up to SPF 75.
sunbetter TONE SMART SPF 75 Sunscreen Lotion
Free of pore-clogging oils, broad spectrum sunscreen acts as a primer under makeup or in place of a light coverage foundation. This highly efficacious sunscreen helps prevent sunburn if used as directed with other sun protection measures to decrease the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun.
- Our highest level of sun protection in a tone-adapting, creamy lotion that provides a hint of color.
- 100% mineral, non-nano actives with no shaking required
- SPF 75 and broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) protection
- 80-minute water resistance
- Free of pore clogging oils
sunbetter SHEER SPF 70 Sunscreen Lotion
Free of pore-clogging oils, broad spectrum sunscreen provides priming benefits alone or under makeup. This highly efficacious sunscreen helps prevent sunburn if used as directed with other sun protection measures to decrease the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun.
- Our highest level of sheer sun protection in a creamy lotion
- 100% mineral, non-nano actives with no shaking required
- SPF 70 and broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) protection
- Benefits beyond UV, including pollution and infrared radiation
- 80-minute water resistance
- Ideal for on-the-go
- TSA-friendly
sunbetter TONE SMART SPF 68 Sunscreen Compact
Our broad-spectrum sunscreen acts as a primer under makeup and may be layered for additional coverage. It helps to prevent sunburn if used as directed with other sun protection measures to decrease the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun.
- 100% mineral, non-nano sunscreen actives
- Patented technology
- SPF 70 and broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) protection
- 80-minute water resistance
- Ideal for on-the-go
- TSA-friendly
sunbetter SHEER SPF 56 Sunscreen Compact
This broad-spectrum sunscreen provides priming benefits with no tint and a sheer finish. It helps prevent sunburn if used as directed with other sun protection measures to decrease the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun.
- 100% mineral, non-nano sunscreen actives
- SPF 70 and broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) protection
- Benefits beyond UV, including pollution, and infrared radiation
- Cosmetically elegant, silky soft solid formula that provides a priming, perfecting, blurring and mattifying effect
- 80-minute water resistance
- Ideal for on-the-go
- TSA-friendly
sunbetter SHEER SPF 56 Sunscreen Stick
Excellent for recreational and on-the-go use, this broad-spectrum sunscreen in a weightless, transparent, and easy-to-apply stick helps prevent sunburn if used as directed with other sun protection measures to decrease the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun.
- 100% mineral, non-nano sunscreen actives
- SPF 56 and broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) protection
- Cosmetically elegant, silky soft solid formula that provides a priming, perfecting, blurring and mattifying effect
- 80-minute water resistance
- Ideal for on-the-go
- TSA-friendly
These science-backed skincare solutions are essential for achieving hydrated, protected and youthful-looking skin all season.
