"Sunscreen should be an essential part of your daily routine, even on cloudy days or when indoors, because UV exposure causes photoaging and sun damage."
It’s not only for beach days or hikes. Sunscreen is part of the everyday, because UV rays don’t take a break. They’re around year-round — even when the sky is gray or the air feels cool.
- The Overcast Illusion
Up to 80% of UV rays still reach your skin on cloudy days. UVB rays cause sunburns, while UVA rays are the quiet culprits — they slip through clouds, glass, and even car windows. That means your skin needs protection on overcast mornings, during your commute, and while sitting by a sunny window at work.
- The Long Game of Sun Damage
Sun damage doesn’t happen overnight. It builds slowly, showing up as fine lines, dark spots, uneven tone, and dullness — what we call photoaging. Photoaging is largely preventable. Daily sunscreen use helps maintain your skin barrier, prevent discoloration, and even reduce the risk of skin cancer.
- Why We Still Skip It
Most people skip sunscreen because of how it used to feel: too greasy, too chalky, or leaving that dreaded white cast.
- UVELLA’s Perspective
No stickiness. No white cast. No excuses. UVELLA Daily Sun Serum and Active Sun Lotion are invisible on all skin tones and feel weightless. They melt into your routine so effortlessly that applying sunscreen starts to feel like self-care, not a chore.
- A Simple Habit with Real Impact
The best skincare routine isn’t complicated — it’s consistent. Whether it’s sunny or cloudy, indoors or out, your skin deserves protection every single day. Applying sunscreen each morning is one small habit that pays off for years to come.
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- J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2012 Sep;5(9):18-23.
Reviewed by:
Jungyoon Ohn, MD, PhD
Board-Certified Dermatologist