Do I still need to apply sunscreen when using an umbrella? Can it replace sunscreen?

Holding an umbrella is something many people like. We hold an umbrella when the sun is strong and when it rains. So do we still need to apply sunscreen when holding an umbrella? Can holding an umbrella replace sunscreen?

Do I need to apply sunscreen when using an umbrella?

In fact, it is still necessary. Holding an umbrella cannot completely block ultraviolet rays. It is better to have a comprehensive protection.

1. The parasols used in summer can block half of the light but cannot provide complete sun protection. Because visible light and ultraviolet light can reach your skin indirectly through reflections from other places, 20% is reflected by water and 15-25% is reflected by sand, so you should develop the habit of using sunscreen all year round.

2. In fact, not only in summer, but also in spring, autumn and winter, even on cloudy days, the intensity of ultraviolet rays cannot be underestimated. Although it cannot be seen at the moment, melanin slowly accumulates in our body and will affect the skin over time. Be sure to remove your makeup every day after applying sunscreen.

3. Parasols have a certain sun protection effect, but some ultraviolet rays will still be reflected onto the skin, so just holding an umbrella cannot guarantee the sun protection effect. You still need to apply sunscreen.

4. If you are outdoors in strong sunlight for a long time, more than half an hour, it is recommended to apply sunscreen even if you use an umbrella. If the sunlight is not strong in winter and does not exceed 1 hour, you can just use a parasol.

Can an umbrella replace sunscreen?

Sunscreen is mainly to block the damage of ultraviolet rays to the skin. If you choose an umbrella instead of sunscreen, a better quality umbrella can effectively block ultraviolet rays, but at best it can only block direct ultraviolet rays. As for the reflection from the ground, the refraction of glass is completely unable to effectively prevent the damage of ultraviolet rays to the skin and mind. Therefore, in order to better protect your skin, it is more direct and effective to apply some sunscreen when going out.

Using an umbrella also requires sun protection, but this cannot replace sunscreen.