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Santi Nunez \/ Stocksy<\/p>\n <\/span> \nWhile applying sunscreen may be a given when you\u2019re spending long periods of time under the sun, it might not always be something you think about during a normal workday when you might be spending most of your time indoors. \n<\/p>\n \nYou might also be tempted to skip protection when it\u2019s cloudy, or if you\u2019re traveling inside a plane or car. However, even then you\u2019re still at risk for sun damage. The sun\u2019s ultraviolet (UV) rays are responsible for skin damage, aging, and in some cases, skin cancer. \n<\/p>\n \nAnytime you\u2019re going to be exposed to the sun, you should wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 with broad spectrum coverage, which means it protects against both UVB and UVA rays. It is recommended that you reapply sunscreen every two hours.<\/span> \n<\/p>\n UVB rays are more likely to cause sunburns, while UVA rays penetrate deeper into the skin and can lead to signs of aging over time.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \nHere are unexpected places and areas of the body where you should be using sunscreen\u2014all the time.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n <\/span> <\/p>\n \nIf you ride in airplanes regularly, you are particularly vulnerable to sun exposure and damage.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n \nResearch has even shown that pilots and flight crews have more instances of melanoma than people in other professions.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n \nOne reason for this is that you\u2019ve never been closer to the sun\u2019s harmful rays than when you\u2019re in a plane cruising above the clouds.\n<\/p>\n \n\u201cYou have less cloud protection when you’re on an airplane, so if you’re sitting by the window, that UV exposure can be significant,\u201d Lauren Kole, MD, a dermatologist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, told Health<\/em>.\n<\/p>\n \nWhile many windows and windshields are made to block UVB rays, they can still allow some UVA rays through. A 2015 study showed that pilots and cabin attendants were exposed primarily to UVA rays. Those researchers said that the exposure could be comparable to a tanning bed session.<\/span>\u00a0\n<\/p>\n \nThat UVA exposure can add up over time and lead to aging or skin cancer. \u201cIf you’re somebody who flies all the time, then it’s a good idea to wear sunblock on places that are exposed, like your face and your hands and arms,\u201d Jami L. Miller, MD, an associate professor of dermatology at Vanderbilt University, told Health.<\/em>\n<\/p>\n <\/span> <\/p>\n \nLike planes, cars also let in skin-damaging UV rays. \u201cA lot of times we will see more sun damage and higher numbers of skin cancers on people's left side,\u201d said Dr. Kole. This is due to the UV exposure drivers get through their windows.\n<\/p>\n \nLuckily, cars' windshields are made to block almost all UVB and UVA rays. However, a 2016 study found that the side and back windows offered less protection.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\n<\/p>\n \nYou can protect yourself by applying UV-protective films to your windows for extra protection, and wearing sunscreen on exposed areas when driving or riding in a car.\n<\/p>\n The 12 Best Moisturizers with SPF of 2023, Tested and Reviewed<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span> <\/p>\n \nYes, you still need to wear sunscreen on cloudy days, even if you can\u2019t actually see the sun. That\u2019s because clouds block some, but not all, UV rays.<\/span> \n<\/p>\n \nAnd though you might see less of the sun in the winter, you should still be applying sunblock, especially in snowy conditions, which can cause even more UV rays to reflect onto your skin.\n<\/p>\n \nUV exposure adds up over time, eventually contributing to aging and possibly skin cancer, according to Dr. Miller.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n <\/span> <\/p>\n \nEven if you\u2019re in the shade or under a hat, nearby reflective surfaces can still cause UV exposure.\n<\/p>\n \n\u201cAnything that's really light colored in the environment can potentially reflect the sunlight back to you,\u201d said Dr. Miller. \u201cYou might not think you need anything because, for example, you're under an umbrella, but you still could get quite a bit of sun by the light bouncing off of other things.\u201d\n<\/p>\n <\/span> <\/p>\n \nResearch is beginning to show how harmful artificial UV lights can be to your skin. Here are a few examples:\n<\/p>\n \nYou can apply sunscreen before your manicure or purchase manicure gloves where only the nail is exposed. \u201cEven then, you can still get skin cancer under the nail. So it's not 100% safe to even use that or sunscreen,\u201d said Dr. Kole\n<\/p>\n \n\u201cIf you work in an environment where you're under lamps that help grow things, and your arms are in it all the time, then you probably ought to be wearing sunblock,\u201d said Dr. Miller.\n<\/p>\n The Truth About Gel Manicures and UV Drying Lamps\u2014How To Get a Safer Manicure<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span> <\/p>\n \nIt\u2019s important to apply sunscreen to exposed areas of your scalp, like your part, as well as around your hairline, where hairs tend to be thinner. This is one of the most common areas where people forget to apply SPF, according to Dr. Kole.\n<\/p>\n \nYou can also wear a hat for extra coverage. However, if the hat has holes, it\u2019s probably best to apply sunscreen underneath, as well.\n<\/p>\n The 8 Best Hair Sunscreens of 2023<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span> <\/p>\n \nNot all articles of clothing are the same when it comes to sun protection. But here\u2019s a rule of thumb: If you can see light through the fabric, then harmful UV rays can reach your skin underneath.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n \n\u201cIf you're going to be wearing something that's really light or a very light weave, then wearing sunblock is really important,\u201d said Dr. Miller.\n<\/p>\n \nAdditionally, you should make sure to apply sunscreen around the edges of your clothing, because they can move around and expose unprotected skin. Because of this, Dr. Kole recommends applying sunscreen before getting dressed or putting on a bathing suit.\n<\/p>\n \nFor extra protection, you can invest in clothing with UPF protection built in.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n <\/span> <\/p>\n \nThough it may seem like your feet hardly see the light of day, it\u2019s still important to apply sunscreen here when you\u2019re wearing sandals or spending time barefoot.\n<\/p>\n \nPeople of color should be extra aware of applying sunscreen in these areas because skin cancer is easier to miss on darker skin, especially on the feet and hands, according to Dr. Kole.\n<\/p>\n \nLastly, the tops of the ears are a commonly missed area when people apply sunblock.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n \nWhen you\u2019re applying sunscreen to your face and neck, be sure to spread it over the ears, paying special attention to the tops of the ears and earlobes.\n<\/p>\n 5 Signs of Skin Cancer Other Than an Abnormal Mole<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span> <\/p>\n \nYou likely don\u2019t need to apply sunscreen to your armpits every day. But, it can be important in certain instances, like if you\u2019re sitting or lying with your arms behind your head, or if you\u2019re around a lot of reflective surfaces.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n \n\u201cIf you're not lying out in the sun, it's probably not a big deal, but if you are lying on your back and you put your arms over your head, you might [need to apply sunscreen]. Also, remember, the sun reflects off [light-colored surfaces] and can get there,\u201d said Dr. Miller.\n<\/p>\n <\/span> <\/p>\n \nYour eyelids, as well as the other delicate skin surrounding your eyes, are another area where you might forget to apply protection.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n \nDr. Kole recommends a non-irritating mineral sunscreen for your eyelids and under-eye areas. \n<\/p>\n \nIt\u2019s also important to keep a pair of sunglasses on hand to protect the eyes.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n <\/span> <\/p>\n \nSun exposure adds up over time, eventually leading to signs of aging, skin damage, and sometimes cancer.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n \nThat\u2019s why it\u2019s important to apply sun protection in airplanes, cars, and areas with lots of reflective surfaces.\n<\/p>\n \nAdditionally, artificial forms of UV light, such as plant grow lights and UV nail dryers, can put you at a high risk of UV exposure. So, if you spend a lot of time under these types of lights, you\u2019ll want to apply sunscreen or wear some sort of protective clothing.\n<\/p>\n \nIt\u2019s also important not to neglect areas of the body like your scalp, underarms, and the back of your neck. And if you do, you might see the consequences as your body ages.\n<\/p>\n \n\u201cIt\u2019s the places that people tend to miss where you can tell how old they are, like the back of the hands, the V of the chest, and the neck \u2014 but they might have a very young-looking face,\u201d said Dr. Miller.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Santi Nunez \/ Stocksy While applying sunscreen may be a given when you\u2019re spending long periods of time under the sun, it might not always be something you think about during a normal workday when you might be spending most of your time indoors. 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Cars <\/span> <\/h2>\n
Cloudy Days and During Winter <\/span> <\/h2>\n
Around Water, Snow, and Other Reflective Surfaces <\/span> <\/h2>\n
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On Your Scalp and Hairline <\/span> <\/h2>\n
Under Your Clothing <\/span> <\/h2>\n
Your Feet and Ears <\/span> <\/h2>\n
Under Your Arms <\/span> <\/h2>\n
Your Eyelids <\/span> <\/h2>\n
A Quick Review <\/span> <\/h2>\n