Yes, You Should Be Wearing (and Reapplying) Sunscreen While Self-Isolating Indoors
For a lot of people, the last thing they're thinking about right now is whether or not they should be reapplying sunscreen after their 1 p.m. Zoom work call. But there are a lot of reasons why you shouldn't let this essential skin-care step fall by the wayside, even if you're spending most of your time indoors. "Daily sunscreen use can help guard against skin cancer and premature skin aging", said Dr Anjali Mahto , a London-based consultant dermatologist. That means come rain, wind, or shine, protection is key - yes, even when it's cloudy outside. To get to the bottom of why exactly wearing sunscreen is still as important as ever right now, we spoke to some of the top dermatologists and skin-care experts. Should You Be Wearing Sunscreen Indoors? We're sorry to say it, but just because you're indoors for the majority of your day, doesn't mean you should be skipping the SPF step. While "UVB [rays] do not penetrate through windows, UVA does&