Sunscreen on a Cloudy Day?
Q: Do I really need sunscreen on a cloudy day?
A: We know it sounds crazy, but you really do need sunscreen on a cloudy day! Why? Up to 80% of the sun's rays are still reaching your skin, even when the sun is hidden by clouds. In fact, the sun's rays can get to you through clouds, smog, haze, even glass! And those rays can get through your clothes, too! Crazy, huh?
That's why it's so important to lather up with sunscreen every single day. It might seem like a lot to handle now, but we promise it will pay off in the long run. Taking good care of your skin at a young age is one of the absolute best things you can do for your body! And it's easy, so why not? Just look for a daily facial moisturizer that also includes an SPF of 15 or higher, and you're all set!
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just so you know sunscreen with an spf higher than 50 doesnt really help much more than spf 50. just fyi.sunny days
I think on sunny days and where it is really hot like (florida,missouri, etc.)you should put on sunscreen. i know cuz i got burnt in florida on my vacation this year, and it hurt. But on cloudy & overcast days?? i dont think so.sunscreen always
I knew that you could still get burned on a cloudy day, but I have almost never put on sunscreen when it’s overcast. I don’t put sunscreen on every day even though I know I should. I have only gotten burned a few times in my life, but they were big and hurt a lot. From those burns I have learned to put more on. The sunburns on my legs always turn into a tan. I don’t tan very easily! :(Question
where do you find 100 spf sunscreen?sunscreen shocker
I am so putting sunscreen all year round now! thanks dg!Sunscreen
I never put sunscreen on. I’ve never gotten burned in my life! The only time I wear sunscreen is if I were to go to a warmer place.Only On A Sunny Day
I only use sunscreen on a sunny day!I didn’t know that you still need sunscreen on cloudy days.I mostly use sunscreen when I am swimming and if I know I will be outside almost all day.Fun In The Sun
I do not put sunscreen on every day even though I know I should. I have only gotten burned 2 times in my life and they were tiny. I tan VERY easily so I guess you could say I’m pretty lucky!Sunscreen
i hardly ever use sunscreen! besides, my skin never really burns, just reddens of tans!um
no, thats not right. you should put sunscreen on, reddening skin is still bad?????
i dont think you use sunscreen on a cloudy daySunburn
I usually only get sunburned when I’m in my swimsuit, but one time I was in the sun with my swimsuit and I had put sunscreen on. The thing was, I never reapplied it, and my legs and shoulders were burnt SOOO badly. It really hurt! But then the sunburn on my legs turned into a tan. It was weird. Honestly, I don’t see why people think tans are so cool. I don’t think they’re any more attractive than your natural skin color, and you can get skin cancer!A quick question.....
Wow! Can you even get burnt in the winter?school
is it really that easy to get all Awow!
I really had no clue!State:
What state do all ya’ll live in, I live in Washington.. Oh, and it neva stopz rainin!friends
should you go with your mom to a place you use to go when you was a kid or go with a friend to the mall?I had know idea!!!!!
I has no idea that sun rays could go through your clothes and clouds!!!!!!!I know!
Well, my mom is terrified that I will get skin cancer, plus I don’t tan, I burn, so all my life I’ve had sunscreen every day! Be sure to wait before going in the water so the sunscreen doesn’t just wash off you, though! Well, who knew she could be right?Of course!
I definitley agree with DG. My teacher and my parents say my skin can burn 100% when it’s cloudy, rainy, or sunny. So everyday, even on a cloudy day, I still put sunscreen on- even though it’s almost summer! Here’s some advice: If you feel something burning (or a little hot) on your skin and it’s a cloudy day, you have a better chance of getting burnt! Put on some sunscreen everyday to help protect you from the sun. If anyone needs some advice about sunscreen reply and ask me!sunscreen
i heard that there is no such thing as a SPF over 30. 30 is the highest u can get!!! Crazy,right!?!? so, don’t waste your money(maybe) on SPF 100 when u can get the same SPF when u get SPF 30!!!i don't want skin cancer!!!!
i am, like, super pale, and i never tan, and always burn. i really don’t want to get skin cancer, so i am going to put on sunscreen every day, cloudy or not. even in the winter!!!No sunscreen=Skin Cancer
even when it rains, the sun still hits ya and could give ya CANCER. not goodSkin Cancer
That is NOT really true. You could still get skin cancer even if you are wearing sunscreen. My friend’s dad got skin cancer and his dad ALWAYS had sunscreen on. Skin Cancer doesn’t just go to the people who aren’t wearing sunscreen. Lots of people get skin cancer for lots of different reasons.WOW!
I had no clue!I quess that is why i get such a horrible sunburn all the time!!Sunscreen on a Cloudy Day?
Yesterday here in mn it was rainin and there was so much clouds in the sky but my friend still got sun burnt!I wear sunscreen every day,
I wear sunscreen every day, even if it is snowing or raining. Even now I have a few brown specks on my nose!u really need 2 put on
u really need 2 put on sunscreen cuz people diz dayz get dieases nd da get sun burnssunscreen
Last summer it was really super cloudy & you could not even see the sun at all so my family had no sunscreen on. We all got severely burnt.lesson learned!!!okay
Yesterday i went to the pool, and it was really cloudy where i live. it even started to sprinkle while we were there! but my mom called my brother and i into her bathroom for suncreen, and my brother was like, but it isn’t even sunny so we don’t need sunscreen. mom put suncreen on us anyway.!Sunscreen
It’s a hot to put on sunscreen for summer i got of school on May 27. It’s not hot on a cloudy day.Wow!!
I never really knew that, but I also heard there’s such thing as a ‘cloud burn’! Is that the same thing?sunscreen
When I was in school(i’m homeschooled now) my teacher said that you should wear sunscreen in the winter! I think it’s kind of silly but the sun light can get through the coulds and your clothes.Weird?!
That is SO weird but I for sure needed sunscreen on today. We had a skipathon at school and my class were hosting it! I had to skip and do a REALLY long and painful warm up. For 3 HOURS!Thanks!
I really never thought of that! :-) Like I said I usually don’t get sunburns but just in case I wear sunscreen. I like to play outside on cloudy days. I rarely do it when it’s raining. Sunscreen Everyday! -Faithful77WOW
Thank’s DG I never knew that!!!!!!!!!!!!Sunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn..............................
My cousin advised me to apply sunscreen on a cloudy day but I thought it was silly then I read it in a magazine and now I am reading it here.Thannx 4 the advice DG.I apply a moisturizer with and SPF 15 on regular days and when its too sunny and warm I put some strong sunscreen lotion. I believe that we must wear non-sticky sunscreen.Coolest thing ever.
Even though I can’t get out that much I really loved this advice! I did know that sun rays can pass through fog, etc. and on clothes but not on glasses!COOL!
That’s a neat fact. I never thought about putting on sunscreen on a cloudy day.Well now I am totally going to put it on more often now.cool
i thought sunscreen was only for sunny days i was wrong!THAT'S COOL!
That’s really awesome thanks DG! Here’s something I found out. They sell sunscreen that if the radition rays are really strong the bottle turns blue! That way you know when to put on sunscreen!Can't wait 4 summer
I get out tomorrow!!!!!!! Can’t wait for summer vacation!!!i got out on...
I got out on the 29th of may.May 26th
I got out on the 26th of May. Summertime! -Faithful77June 4th
I got out on June 4thI got out on May 27 cuz we
I got out on May 27 cuz we have no snow days!I get out on friday!
I get out on friday! ur luckey!today
i got out 2day and it was a hlaf day. ;))Re: jlkdancer
Yeah, I got out today too, and it was a half day also!! Hahaha that’s funny! (June 9th)arg!
i get out on june 23!