Protecting your skin in winter

13th January 2022

Even in winter it’s important to proactively protect your skin. Too much exposure to sunlight can age or burn your skin and can even lead to skin cancer later on. However, there are plenty of simple steps you can take. Below, Transform hospital group explore the best ways to protect your skin in winter.

Avoid burning

Burning is the clearest indication that your skin has been damaged so it’s crucial to avoid this. If your skin feels irritated in the sun, make sure you quickly take steps to protect it. Burns can happen quickly, so it’s best to take steps beforehand to avoid burning.

Find shade

Naturally, most of us gravitate towards being in the warmth of the sun, but it’s worth finding shade at times too. If you’ve been in the sun for a while, try and take a break in the shade to avoid protracted exposure.

Use sunglasses

It’s easy to forget about your eyes when it’s sunny, but without adequate protection they can become irritated or damaged in the long-term. Fortunately, there are easy ways to protect them. By wearing sunglasses you’ll be able to wander around in the sun without anything to worry about – plus you can look stylish as you go!

Sun cream

If the sun is going to be unavoidable for you, then sun cream is your best option. By applying sun cream is prone areas, you should be able to protect your skin during prolonged exposure to the sun.

Who should be particularly vigilant?

There are some people who need to be particularly vigilant about protecting themselves in the sun. Many people have had cosmetic surgery to remove moles, but there are still plenty of people with lots of moles and freckles. These people need to be especially careful about the sun as they have more of a risk of skin cancer. On top of this, if you have pale skin plus red or blonde hair, it’s highly likely that you’ll be particularly vulnerable to the sun. And it’s the same story for those with pale skin that burns easily.