6 Reasons SPF Is Essential Year Round, According to Skin Care Experts

Protecting yourself from the sun's UVA and UVB rays is super important. However, modern-day sunscreens have surpassed old formulations in terms of protection against other forms of damage.

"Many newer sunscreens also contain antioxidants and other ingredients that protect against environmental damage, such as pollution, and 'high energy visible light' or 'blue light,' which is emitted from our smartphones and other devices," says Dr. Jenny Sobera, chief medical officer at FaceMD+.

Having that extra layer of protection is super important, especially when you consider how much time we spend in front of screens.

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