5 Things to Know About Sunscreen as an Anti-Aging Product

Sunscreen is the most effective anti-aging product you own UV radiation causes both sunburn (acute damage) and cumulative skin aging like wrinkles, spots, and leathery texture. SPF blocks enough UV to slow both.

You need broad spectrum SPF 30 or higher Broad spectrum means protection against both UVA and UVB rays. SPF 30+ is the minimum for meaningful anti-aging benefits.

Most people use half the amount they should Apply enough sunscreen to cover all exposed skin. Reapplying matters more than the SPF number—SPF 100 is useless if it wore off hours ago.

Mineral sunscreens are more stable and less irritating Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are less likely to cause reactions. Chemical sunscreens work fine if you tolerate them, but either is better than tanning.

Don’t skip sunscreen on cloudy days or when driving Glass does not block UVA rays, which are the main cause of aging. Apply sunscreen even when indoors near windows or in the car.