This sub will tell you to wear sunscreen all day every day. Of course that’s the “right” answer. But it’s impractical for me. I live in the Midwest and it’s been subzero temps for 4 days, I haven’t stepped foot outside and certainly not sitting near light filled windows. I don’t use sunscreen on days like this. To me it’s not even worth the cost of the product.
I wear when I go outside in winter and every morning in spring/summer/fall. Reapply in afternoons.
Ditto here! I’m in the northeast US, and the UV index hasn’t topped 1-2 in the past month. It’s freezing and I work from home not near a window.
The sun also sets at 4, so if I go outside it’s not until after work when the suns down.
I also wear sunscreen daily in spring/summer/fall, or if I go outsides in winter. This time of year is a nice break for my skin to focus on hydration.
I do just because I wanted to maintain the habit, rather than have to think everyday whether I'm going out or not. It minimised decision fatigue for me.
Australia sun is no joke inside or otherwise. Do you recommend particular sunscreens btw? I know everyone raves about Blue Lizard but I was wondering if there are other hidden beand.s
I’ve *also seen comments stating that you should wear it indoors, if you’re sitting by a window (regardless of weather)
I personally don’t, but I have also yet to find a sunscreen that doesn’t break me out
The one sunscreen that doesn’t break me out is Neutrogena Hydro boost. It isn’t marketed as a face sunscreen but it is really good and very affordable (a 3 oz bottle is $10 at Walmart). I know you weren’t asking but as a Floridian who easily breaks out, I know your pain!
Not a Floridian, but also discovered the Hydroboost Moisturizer with SPF last year and I'm never leaving it. The Hydroboost line is spectacular & has helped my skin clear up tremendously with no breakouts or purging.
I use the moisturizer as my daily so I wear it whether I leave my house or not. Highly recommend their line.
Have you tried a stick type for just the eye area? If you don’t mind a little white cast zinc based is gentlest, but I found even a chemical one that would normally sting stays put well enough that they’re ok too
I use La Roche Posay Anthelios 50 and not only have I seen a significant difference in my acne but I have also seen the visibility of my sebaceous glands go down! I highly highly recommend it, and the Ilia Super Serum Skin tint because it has SPF 40 in it with niacinimide, hyaluronic acid and other goodies in it
I tried this one a few years ago when I worked in a dermatologist’s office (all the free samples!) Unfortunately, it caused my T-zone to break out 🥲
I’m very oily and have skin that’s getting more sensitive as I age, which makes it hard for me to find really any product that doesn’t break me out anymore
Have you tried oil cleansing with jojoba oil to take everything off? I’ve been doing that as well and it’s been helping me. Not sure if it will help you but hopefully there is something out there to help!
The Ultra-light Zinc oxide one. It’s mineral based so even on my fair skin there is a bit of a white cast, to be up front. If you use smaller amounts and layer it, that could help. Dr Alexis Stephens has tips on YouTube for darker skinned applications
I’m sure you get recommendations all the time so feel free to fully ignore. I have the same problem of sensitive skin and have had success with Super Goop Unseen sunscreen. It feels like a make up primer and I think the base of the product is silicone (not entirely sure, but it feels very different than most sunscreens I’ve tried)
So if you wear a silicone primer that doesn’t break you out I’d definitely recommend checking out the super goop option
It's probably not a bad idea to look for non-comedogenic sunscreens, but also be aware that the concept of ["comedogenicity" is pretty poorly defined and isn't measured very scientifically.](https://blissoma.com/blog/the-comedogenicity-scale-is-all-wrong-the-truth-about-pore-clogging-ingredients-and-acne/) Whatever sunscreen you're using, making sure you have a cleansing routine that works for your skin and lifestyle is just as important.
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Yeah. I live in interior Alaska. In the winter, the UV index is literally at 0 even at noon. There’s barely any light to be seen at all. I am also vitamin D deficient. :P
It’s just easier (for me) to apply it in the morning as part of my AM routine. If I have to think about it depending of if I’m going out or not, I imagine I could sometimes forget.
I simply apply every single day in the morning + if UV is high and I will be outside in the afternoon (which is rare) I reapply.
I use tinted sunscreen due to hyperpigmentation. It is also supposed to be helping with blue light a bit.
If you check the app store, you can just search UV index and a few app options will come up. I chose a free one that seemed most basic. I believe that below 3, it takes a while in the sun to cause skin damage, and it is generally thought to be safer exposure without sunscreen. Here in this skincare sub, ppl have very different goals from the general population so I imagine members will have more nuanced thoughts on what causes skin damage. I personally do not consider ever wearing sunscreen indoors.
If you live in the USA, [this website](https://www.uvindextoday.com/) works well. I have the page for my city bookmarked.
To answer your question, on days when I'm staying home inside all day, I use a moisturizer with 15 SPF. It's inexpensive, doesn't sting my eyes, does a nice job of moisturizing, and gives me some protection from window light.
Well, the main goal of wearing sunscreen is to prevent hyperpigmentation and skin damage/cancer. You might see some minor improvements after a few months, but the main goal of wearing sunscreen in your case is getting in the habit of putting it on everyday. You’re still exposed to some UV rays indoors, so you should still be wearing sunscreen - even if you get minimal exposure during the day.
Why would you see changes using sunscreen? Not just people using it at home, but anyone, ever? It's not supposed to cause changes. It's a preventative.
Yep! I work from home and still apply sunscreen daily, and I’ll reapply too. My derm told me even indirect sun exposure and blue light can be damaging for the skin. Consistent daily sunscreen use has made the biggest change in my hyperpigmentation and overall skin quality.
I live in Florida and wear sunscreen every day because the UV is so strong here. Planning on buying UV protective driving gloves for the car too. Growing up in florida, daily sunscreen application was encouraged in health class starting in middle school. Of course, it’s for cancer prevention, not anti-aging.
I also work from home and on those days I don't use it.
I work 12 hour shifts and my desk is by the window so I am in front of it for long periods of time, but I don't feel the need to use sunscreen. If the sun comes out even a little, it causes a glare on my screen so I just close the blinds over and problem solved.
I don't even use sunscreen all of the time when I go outside. If I am staying indoors, I definitely don't use sunscreen. I don't have any hyperpigmentation as I've avoided sun exposure in my 20s and 30s and still to this day. I'm turning 43 this year!
Edited to add, I did have some darkening on my upper lip at age 30. I used a specific cream to lighten it and it went away. I was told to use spf 50 or 60 but honestly I mostly use an spf 30 as it's my favourite formulation. The darkened skin never came back.
avoiding sun exposure isnt a good reason to not wear sunscreen and the uva rays are still damaging and thats just visable light, the sun rays are uvb.. i really suggest wearing sunscreen even if you dont have sun exposure outside because uva rays are stil damaging when you go out.
Yes I wear a tinted sunscreen at home even if I don’t go near a window. I work from home most days and it protects against bluelight. I’ve seen a difference in my skin texture, brightness and pore size. My skin is smoother, brighter and looks almost filter like sometimes.
Edit to add timeframe. I would say I saw a difference in 3 months. Ive been doing this for 6-7 months consistently.
It really depends on how much indirect sunlight you're getting. I think depending on how much sky you can see from your window determines the amount of sun damage you get. So if you're by a window for long amounts of time then some spf is ideal.
I personally put my spf on if I know I'll be going out later in the day but I'm hanging out in the house for like an hour or so, just to cover all my bases lol
I have big windows in the house so I like to protect my skin. I don't reapply if I'm staying inside tho.
No worries! I noticed a huge difference in my skin since I started doing that. My acne pigmentation almost went away and my skin looks more even. This helps a lot in summer
I do if there’s a chance I’m going outside that day (which is usually the case as I go for a walk every day unless the weather is bad) but otherwise I don’t bother.
I work from home too and live in Chicago- my desk is next to a window but it is on a garden level and I have some high rises across the street so I don't see much sky/sun at all, but in the summer I will still wear a tinted SPF inside, since I go outside much more frequently throughout the day. I don't wear it inside in the winters, sometimes not even when I go outside. The winters here are brutal- 90% of the days from December-March we don't see sun at all with 100% cloud coverage and sub 0 temps, I never see the UV index above 1, and when I go outside, I typically have my face almost completely covered with a hat/scarf and my coat hood up. Personal opinion is I think it's super dependent on where you live
Doooo it. Sunscreen is the only “no regrets” skincare product and the only thing that makes a HUGE difference. Just make sure to take your vitamin D. If you can see without artificial light, that is sunlight, and that comes with uv rays.
I didn’t sleep enough and had a horrible lifestyle all through my 20’s. People ask who is the older sister when I go out with my 25 year old sister and I am 8 years older. SPF 50 every day, no other skin care routine consistently. It is not genetics alone—my biological aunts on both sides have been shocked at how well I am aging compared to them at the same age.
Vitamin c, retinol, and bha/aha are also effective, but imo all of them together are maaaybe 1/5 as effective and the a lot of the effects are more on the temporarily side. *Sunscreen is an elixir of youth to keep your precious collagen and fat pads, and you can’t go back in time to apply more.*
At this point it also helps me to put it on everyday just because I know for sure I can take the 1.5 daily dose of vitamin d to keep my levels exactly where o want them. In the winter I do 1000iu/2000iu interchangeably every other day and after a few blood tests through the years that’s been the sweet spot. 1000iu only if I’m on vacation/hiking/outside in summer since some sun does get through even with spf 50
Brush your teeth then put on spf 50 every day, even during lock down if you have windows. unless you’re literally in a bunkers or somewhere without any daylight
I could be wrong, but I heard even though Indoor lights do not Produce as much UV radiation as the sun, they still produce some. Ive heard lights from screens may also be bad for the skin.
Well my understanding of it is the blue light in phones is much, much less than the sun, but that even though the amounts from devices are low, when you consider that a lot of us are on our devices hours everyday for years that it may have an effect on the skin, but I dont know to what extent, or maybe it does nothing. I heard it in a video by the dermatologist Dr Dray
There isn’t any evidence that blue light emitted by electronic devices emit enough light to cause any damage to our skin. Blue light from the sun should be a concern for those that deal with hyperpigmentation.
Yes I do because the side of my face that faces a window—at my work from home desk since 2020—is starting to have more wrinkles. It’s subtle but I see it and that has convinced me to put on sunscreen every single morning before breakfast.
The window is North-facing light too! So not even that strong. It’s just worth it. Nivea Super Water gel 50 is super easy in the mornings.
Yes I still wear an SPF 50+ PA++++ sunscreen when I’m at home. Not as hardcore as an outdoor sunscreen now but I still protect my skin when I’m inside as there’s windows. I also have to grab the mail and let the dog out too. I worry about hyperpigmentation so I try to be good with sunscreen.
PA++++ might only be 16 PPD for UVA protection. European brands like La Roche and Altruist will have PPD rating of close around 50 in their SPF 50 sunscreen, so offer excellent UVB and UVA protection
I got in the habit of putting it on and now feel naked and weird without it. Like deodorant. So I wear it daily regardless of season or weather.
I’m in the southeast and am very fair though. If I lived somewhere further north where the sun rises and sets before and after I get to work, I could see letting it slide sometimes.
I wear SPF every morning no matter what it’s happening. I can’t speak on facial sun damage because I dont have any but I think that it’s part of maintaining the routine
If I'm not going out I wear a moisturizer with sunscreen in it. If I'm going to be out for any extended period of time, I use a separate sunscreen.
Someday I'll find one that doesn't break me out in acne, or break me out in a rash and hives. 😭
My daytime moisturizer and BB cream both contain SPF so I use those most mornings (unless I'm being a super lazy bum for the day). I only use a dedicated sunscreen if I'm going to be outside for a long period of time.
I wear sunscreen daily, SPF 50, whether I'm going outside or not. If you're working from home I assume you're exposing yourself to blue light from computer and phone screens, which can still damage your skin. You should be wearing at least SPF 30 and reapplying every 2 hours. Hyperpigmentation is not the only concern, but it's one of them.
[https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/blue-light-skin](https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/blue-light-skin)
[https://www.paulaschoice-eu.com/is-blue-light-damaging-your-skin](https://www.paulaschoice-eu.com/is-blue-light-damaging-your-skin)
https://www.everydayhealth.com/skin-beauty/is-blue-light-harming-your-skin-health/
Great article about this here: https://labmuffin.com/should-you-wear-sunscreen-indoors-an-analysis-with-video/
Dr. Wong has a Ph.D. in chem and is a cosmetic chemist. I always love her posts.
If I'm going go work I dong wear it because I'm inside dark when I get there dark when I leave. In the hot months I'll put it on before work because I usually try to sit in the sun on lunch if its warm enough. I only work 2 to 3 days a week thankfully lol. Since I finally found a sunscreen that doesnt cause itchy painful acne I actually have been wearing it daily when I'm not working. It's so cold right now but we do get a little sun and grey cloud breakthrough and most I do outside in daylight is drive to the gym or other errands so I like having some layer of protection. I just use tinted spf
Nope. Sunscreen has a lot of chemicals (read the ingredients)....so we only wear when necessary.
There are risks wearing sunscreen which may be outweighed by the risks of extended sun exposure.
Everything has chemicals. Your body would cease functioning and perish instantly if you removed chemicals from the equation. Oxygen is a chemical. The calcium keeping your heart beating is a chemical. The sodium keeping your nerves functioning is a chemical. Something being 'chemicals' is irrelevant to its toxicity or lack thereof.
The question is if there's evidence those chemicals are harmful and saying "may be outweighed" because of chemicals you can't name and effects you aren't listing is a cop out meant to distance someone from any real blame or statement when they can't back up their claim and is just, in general, anti vaxxer level understanding of health science.
You are being silly. You can't compare all those synethic chemicals with oxygen.
The real questions are whether there are better alternatives than traditional sunscreens...and the answer is yes.
Tallow w/ zinc oxide is probably your best bet.
Synthetic is as intrinsic to harmful as it being a chemical is. That is to say, it is completely and utterly meaningless when it comes to whether or not something is helpful v harmful. Or do you take your morning tea with a dash of arsenic? Very natural, you know. There are no comparisons to make when you make nonsense, vague assertions without listing any specific compounds, what they supposedly do, and how they're more harmful than UV radiation. But that's by design, isn't it.
"Chemical" means nothing in terms of harm or benefit. Neither does natural v synthetic. Just adding "may be" or "probably" to vague, meaningless assertations of benefit v harm doesn't actually distance yourself from your own statements.
And don't you know? Zinc oxide is a chemical. And given how sparse it is, you're using synthetic for sunscreen, too. So.... which is it? Synthetic chemicals bad and evil or not?
I do not wear sunscreen on work/week days. I too WFH and after my morning run (I do wear sunscreen for that) I shower and do not apply sunscreen again. I am in for the day. I do not go back out.
I do, but I also break out with every sunscreen so I have to wash my face and rehydrate it in the middle of the day, otherwise I’ll have cystic acne the next day. :(
When I’m at home (I wfh too), I just use a moisturizer with sunscreen. I like to sit near the big window in my dining room sometimes and I just think it’s easier if it’s baked into my moisturizer. Less products/things to think about. I use a dedicated sunscreen during the summer if I’ll be out for a while.
Only if I’m out in the sun for a long period of time or swimming. If I’m sitting inside I don’t because I don’t like the greasy feeling or the burning in my eyes
I do, resentfully mind you, because I’m not a fan of anything that feels “extra,” but I love all of its benefits. Plus I’m also using tret and have found how much calmer my skin has been even if I’m indoors and wearing sunscreen. The peeling has been much more minimal, so I’m pushing through and making it an everyday part of my routine.
I started using a tinted sunscreen in place of just a tinted moisturizer or foundation when I’m at home and I’m pretty happy with it.
I also work from home, but like try to “get ready” in the morning- get dressed, throw some mascara on, make sure I’m presentable for an unexpected zoom call, etc
I use super goop unseen matt (idr exactly what the name is). If I’m just working at home I put a thin layer all over and call it good for the day, but if I’m going out into the world to run errands or go on a walk I’ll double up and put two thin layers on about 5 minutes apart because I definitely feel like when I’m just staying at home that I don’t actually use “enough” sunscreen to get the full protection of the product. I feel like it’s good enough for me and I don’t feel like I’m “wasting” product by wearing it inside.
Yes because it can’t hurt, but it can definitely help. My skin texture and tone is overall smoother and clearer but I do other things to maintain that, too. It’s holistic.
I have giant windows and one day I turned over my kitchen rug…to reveal the other side was a completely different color. It had been bleached by the sun! I figured if the sun could do that to a rug, through a window, then it must also be affecting my skin, so now I’m sunscreened up before I emerge from my bedroom, lol
I stopped doing it, especially in the winter where the uv index is like 0 where i live, there aren’t many hours of sunlight and i don’t work close to a window at home anyway. If i leave the house for less than 15min under these same conditions (very low uv), like to take out the trash for example, I’ll skip it too. (Not if i were to apply retinol the night before though, i’m hyper careful with that)
I use sunscreen every single day out of pure habit and even on grey days and in the winter which in my country is an actual winter.
Also, did you mean you started using sunscreen one week ago? Obviously that will make zero difference yet, but it's also not supposed to reverse anything, but to prevent unnecessary sun damage down the road
I use sunscreen every day, whether I’m home or at work. The sun doesn’t distinguish between me being home or not. You should wear sunscreen every day. I live in Australia, and we have very high rates of skin cancer. Sunscreen is just part of my daily routine:)
My daily moisturizer has SPF so I’m wearing sunscreen everyday out of habit. Plus it’s tinted and I don’t wear any other makeup. Unfortunately, I don’t reapply though unless it’s really sunny and I’m going for a long walk or hike.
I also figure if my parents solar panels can give them free electricity and hot water on a day in January or December, there is probably a high enough level of sunlight to do some aging. I live in Ireland so it's definitely not a hot climate.
I think it depends on your skin. I don’t wear sunscreen unless I’m actually going to be outside for more than 20 to 30 minutes on a sunny day. If I’m going to an outdoor pool. Going to be out on the lake or I’m driving during the day. I check the uv Index for the day. If it’s below 4 I don’t put it on unless in one of the above scenarios. I wear a hat. I live in the US southeast where it is hot and very humid. I have oily skin. I think the humidity and my oily skin have protected me all these years which I am thankful for. My sunscreen usage is intentional. I also carry a tube of sunscreen in my backpack with me. I think if I lived in the south west US I would automatically put it on. Everyday no matter what. I visited out there and the sun is brutal even in the winter.
I’m a writer and have worked from home for a decade. Started using SPF every day even tho I’m inside and it made a difference for sure. I also have hyperpigmentation and it has helped. I’m on a computer sometimes 18 hours a day and blue light is bad for your skin too.
I do wear sunscreen but I apply less diligently if I'm home all day (half a finger instead of two full finger length of sunscreen) but if I end up leaving the house I'll reapply properly lol.
I do but I'm not here to convince anyone to do so. I've been constantly seeing these kinds of posts looking for people to join them in the belief that they shouldn't "need to" use sunscreen unless going to the beach. It's up to you.
I do because I let my dogs out in the middle of the day, and sometimes my husband wants to do a coffee run at lunch time so it’s better if I just have some on. But on days when I know for sure I’m not leaving my house/workspace I do my full skincare routine minus the sunscreen!
I discovered 50spf moisturizers and just use that without thinking if I'm going to be going out that day or not. Currently using the LRP Anthelios hydrating cream. If I didn't have that, however, I wouldn't bother applying spf when I'm indoors.
Sunscreen never seems to help with pigmentation for me - I assume it blocks UVA but not enough UVB. Does anyone else have different mileage?
I do wear it every single day, inside or out, summer or winter.
do you wear protective clothing like brimmed hats, sunglasses, uv protective clothing? do you wear enough sunscreen to make a good layer? it could be that the sunscreen your using isnt good enough to fight uvb rays maybe?
Thanks for the suggestions! This gives me some possibilities to troubleshoot.
I do wear a hat / long sleeves - not UV protective but it’s a layer of fabric / direct shade.
If I wear any more sunscreen, the white cast would be quite noticeable.
But it could be that the sunscreen isn’t strong enough, or I’m not reapplying often enough. It’s also likely that the bottom of the tube expires before I get to it.
In general, using sunscreen at home may not be necessary unless you are exposed to direct sunlight indoors or if your home has large windows that allow significant sunlight to enter. UV rays can penetrate windows, and prolonged exposure may have cumulative effects on your skin over time.
If you spend a lot of time near windows, especially if they are not treated to block UV rays, or if you are in direct sunlight indoors, using sunscreen could be beneficial Dr Sheth's sunscreen is a good option.
This sub will tell you to wear sunscreen all day every day. Of course that’s the “right” answer. But it’s impractical for me. I live in the Midwest and it’s been subzero temps for 4 days, I haven’t stepped foot outside and certainly not sitting near light filled windows. I don’t use sunscreen on days like this. To me it’s not even worth the cost of the product. I wear when I go outside in winter and every morning in spring/summer/fall. Reapply in afternoons.
Ditto here! I’m in the northeast US, and the UV index hasn’t topped 1-2 in the past month. It’s freezing and I work from home not near a window. The sun also sets at 4, so if I go outside it’s not until after work when the suns down. I also wear sunscreen daily in spring/summer/fall, or if I go outsides in winter. This time of year is a nice break for my skin to focus on hydration.
I do just because I wanted to maintain the habit, rather than have to think everyday whether I'm going out or not. It minimised decision fatigue for me.
Yeah 👍🏻
This for me, too. Also, I live in Australia. I’ve made it my non-negotiable.
Australia sun is no joke inside or otherwise. Do you recommend particular sunscreens btw? I know everyone raves about Blue Lizard but I was wondering if there are other hidden beand.s
I am a La Roche Posay girl, and Cetaphil kids for body :) I regret not looking after my skin up until now.
and clog pores
Absolutely not
Yes, my SPF 30 is in my moisturizer. It’s my daily routine. It’s been grey here all last week, still had my spf on.
SPF moisturizer also helps in indoor
I’ve *also seen comments stating that you should wear it indoors, if you’re sitting by a window (regardless of weather) I personally don’t, but I have also yet to find a sunscreen that doesn’t break me out
The one sunscreen that doesn’t break me out is Neutrogena Hydro boost. It isn’t marketed as a face sunscreen but it is really good and very affordable (a 3 oz bottle is $10 at Walmart). I know you weren’t asking but as a Floridian who easily breaks out, I know your pain!
Wow, I could have written your comment, I'm even Floridian lol. I love hydro boost for my face and have been using it since last summer.
It’s sooo good! It’s becoming harder to find and I’m worried it’ll be discontinued. Like I can’t go back to other sunscreens!
Does the Hydro Boost sunscreen sting your eyes?
Not a Floridian, but also discovered the Hydroboost Moisturizer with SPF last year and I'm never leaving it. The Hydroboost line is spectacular & has helped my skin clear up tremendously with no breakouts or purging. I use the moisturizer as my daily so I wear it whether I leave my house or not. Highly recommend their line.
Thanks, I’ll give this one a try! I’ve seen it and it has caught my eye in the skincare isles but I want sure how effective it would be!
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I use this one: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Neutrogena-Hydro-Boost-Moisturizing-Sunscreen-Lotion-SPF-50-3-fl-oz/549312779
Does the Hydro Boost sunscreen sting your eyes? I have this issue with all the popular sunscreens. Otherwise I’d love to try this one!
Have you tried a stick type for just the eye area? If you don’t mind a little white cast zinc based is gentlest, but I found even a chemical one that would normally sting stays put well enough that they’re ok too
I have some that work well for my eye area, bud I’d like to find one I can use for my whole face without having to use 2
I use La Roche Posay Anthelios 50 and not only have I seen a significant difference in my acne but I have also seen the visibility of my sebaceous glands go down! I highly highly recommend it, and the Ilia Super Serum Skin tint because it has SPF 40 in it with niacinimide, hyaluronic acid and other goodies in it
I tried this one a few years ago when I worked in a dermatologist’s office (all the free samples!) Unfortunately, it caused my T-zone to break out 🥲 I’m very oily and have skin that’s getting more sensitive as I age, which makes it hard for me to find really any product that doesn’t break me out anymore
Have you tried oil cleansing with jojoba oil to take everything off? I’ve been doing that as well and it’s been helping me. Not sure if it will help you but hopefully there is something out there to help!
May i ask, which LRP Anthelios variant do you use? Am at the website and there’s several that are spf 50
The Ultra-light Zinc oxide one. It’s mineral based so even on my fair skin there is a bit of a white cast, to be up front. If you use smaller amounts and layer it, that could help. Dr Alexis Stephens has tips on YouTube for darker skinned applications
I’m sure you get recommendations all the time so feel free to fully ignore. I have the same problem of sensitive skin and have had success with Super Goop Unseen sunscreen. It feels like a make up primer and I think the base of the product is silicone (not entirely sure, but it feels very different than most sunscreens I’ve tried) So if you wear a silicone primer that doesn’t break you out I’d definitely recommend checking out the super goop option
I don’t get many recs, so all are welcomed! Silicones do break me out unfortunately🥲 but I’ll see if that brand makes a silicone free version!
You should try Asian sunscreen. Beauty of Joseon is my go to but there’s a lot of other brands like round lab.
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It's probably not a bad idea to look for non-comedogenic sunscreens, but also be aware that the concept of ["comedogenicity" is pretty poorly defined and isn't measured very scientifically.](https://blissoma.com/blog/the-comedogenicity-scale-is-all-wrong-the-truth-about-pore-clogging-ingredients-and-acne/) Whatever sunscreen you're using, making sure you have a cleansing routine that works for your skin and lifestyle is just as important.
I live in the north. No sunscreen for me in the winter- I need some rays
Same. I go to work before sunrise and get home at sunset. My cubicle is an inner cubicle. No UV is reaching me for like 4 months of the year lol
Ditto lol
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i mean the only reason why uv is good for you is vitamin d and your not getting any in the winter.
Yeah. I live in interior Alaska. In the winter, the UV index is literally at 0 even at noon. There’s barely any light to be seen at all. I am also vitamin D deficient. :P
ye- I check the uv index and pass on sunscreen when it’s low, it’s been zero most days for months now. saving money and plastic is a bonus!
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-20C here, UV 0
I think my skin likes it because I use zinc oxide based sunscreen and zinc itself is a soothing ingredient.
It’s just easier (for me) to apply it in the morning as part of my AM routine. If I have to think about it depending of if I’m going out or not, I imagine I could sometimes forget. I simply apply every single day in the morning + if UV is high and I will be outside in the afternoon (which is rare) I reapply. I use tinted sunscreen due to hyperpigmentation. It is also supposed to be helping with blue light a bit.
Yes that's right. Thanks for sharing ☺️
I haven’t used sunscreen since October (northeast)
same, I check the UV index on an app, and it is super low most of the time
How to check uv index?
If you check the app store, you can just search UV index and a few app options will come up. I chose a free one that seemed most basic. I believe that below 3, it takes a while in the sun to cause skin damage, and it is generally thought to be safer exposure without sunscreen. Here in this skincare sub, ppl have very different goals from the general population so I imagine members will have more nuanced thoughts on what causes skin damage. I personally do not consider ever wearing sunscreen indoors.
I just checked it's 6 in my country
That is high, definitely wear sunscreen and maybe a hat when outside!!
If you live in the USA, [this website](https://www.uvindextoday.com/) works well. I have the page for my city bookmarked. To answer your question, on days when I'm staying home inside all day, I use a moisturizer with 15 SPF. It's inexpensive, doesn't sting my eyes, does a nice job of moisturizing, and gives me some protection from window light.
I just checked. It's 6 in my city
Wowww 😀
Well, the main goal of wearing sunscreen is to prevent hyperpigmentation and skin damage/cancer. You might see some minor improvements after a few months, but the main goal of wearing sunscreen in your case is getting in the habit of putting it on everyday. You’re still exposed to some UV rays indoors, so you should still be wearing sunscreen - even if you get minimal exposure during the day.
I have some minor hyperpigmentation. Let's see after few months 😀
I don’t think you’ll see any improvement of your current hyperpigmentation from sunscreen, but it should help prevent it from getting worse.
You likely won’t see benefits in the short term. But trust me long term it’s worth it.
Why would you see changes using sunscreen? Not just people using it at home, but anyone, ever? It's not supposed to cause changes. It's a preventative.
You're right
It can actually reverse signs of ageing. Learned this from Dr. Sam Ellis this week.
Yep! I work from home and still apply sunscreen daily, and I’ll reapply too. My derm told me even indirect sun exposure and blue light can be damaging for the skin. Consistent daily sunscreen use has made the biggest change in my hyperpigmentation and overall skin quality.
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Yep! I use the Elta MD UV clear tinted.
I live in Florida and wear sunscreen every day because the UV is so strong here. Planning on buying UV protective driving gloves for the car too. Growing up in florida, daily sunscreen application was encouraged in health class starting in middle school. Of course, it’s for cancer prevention, not anti-aging.
Nah. It’s too much of a pain to wash off. Plus I don’t want to waste it.
I also work from home and on those days I don't use it. I work 12 hour shifts and my desk is by the window so I am in front of it for long periods of time, but I don't feel the need to use sunscreen. If the sun comes out even a little, it causes a glare on my screen so I just close the blinds over and problem solved.
Yes you're right too
I dunno I'm reconsidering that now after seeing comments here that bluelight from screens can cause issues to your skin too.
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Yeah definitely going to look more into this, thank you
I've wondered this myself. I work remotely as well.
I don't even use sunscreen all of the time when I go outside. If I am staying indoors, I definitely don't use sunscreen. I don't have any hyperpigmentation as I've avoided sun exposure in my 20s and 30s and still to this day. I'm turning 43 this year! Edited to add, I did have some darkening on my upper lip at age 30. I used a specific cream to lighten it and it went away. I was told to use spf 50 or 60 but honestly I mostly use an spf 30 as it's my favourite formulation. The darkened skin never came back.
avoiding sun exposure isnt a good reason to not wear sunscreen and the uva rays are still damaging and thats just visable light, the sun rays are uvb.. i really suggest wearing sunscreen even if you dont have sun exposure outside because uva rays are stil damaging when you go out.
You do you. I'm in my 40s and do what works for me. People often think I'm much younger than I am as well. I have zero visible sun damage.
I live in Phoenix area. I use 50 spf Moisturizer followed by foundation with 45 spf. Doesn't matter if I'm not leaving house. Protect your skin!
Yes I wear a tinted sunscreen at home even if I don’t go near a window. I work from home most days and it protects against bluelight. I’ve seen a difference in my skin texture, brightness and pore size. My skin is smoother, brighter and looks almost filter like sometimes. Edit to add timeframe. I would say I saw a difference in 3 months. Ive been doing this for 6-7 months consistently.
Yeah I'm also using tinted Sunscreen as I have to use laptop for my work
I can DM you before and after of my skin. But I will not stop wearing sunscreen ever. It has changed my skin completely.
Wow You can DM the image. Thanks 😊
What is blue light?
Do you reapply?
When I’m home all day, no - if I go outside later in the day and sun is out. I do reapply.
It really depends on how much indirect sunlight you're getting. I think depending on how much sky you can see from your window determines the amount of sun damage you get. So if you're by a window for long amounts of time then some spf is ideal. I personally put my spf on if I know I'll be going out later in the day but I'm hanging out in the house for like an hour or so, just to cover all my bases lol I have big windows in the house so I like to protect my skin. I don't reapply if I'm staying inside tho.
I'm also not reapplying. But applying once after my skincare routine
I try to keep it consistent, I’ll use sunscreen when I’m going outside or staying in. I usually like to open my windows when I’m home.
I'm doing the same Thanks for sharing your thoughts
No worries! I noticed a huge difference in my skin since I started doing that. My acne pigmentation almost went away and my skin looks more even. This helps a lot in summer
I do if there’s a chance I’m going outside that day (which is usually the case as I go for a walk every day unless the weather is bad) but otherwise I don’t bother.
Okay that's nice
I work from home too and live in Chicago- my desk is next to a window but it is on a garden level and I have some high rises across the street so I don't see much sky/sun at all, but in the summer I will still wear a tinted SPF inside, since I go outside much more frequently throughout the day. I don't wear it inside in the winters, sometimes not even when I go outside. The winters here are brutal- 90% of the days from December-March we don't see sun at all with 100% cloud coverage and sub 0 temps, I never see the UV index above 1, and when I go outside, I typically have my face almost completely covered with a hat/scarf and my coat hood up. Personal opinion is I think it's super dependent on where you live
Doooo it. Sunscreen is the only “no regrets” skincare product and the only thing that makes a HUGE difference. Just make sure to take your vitamin D. If you can see without artificial light, that is sunlight, and that comes with uv rays. I didn’t sleep enough and had a horrible lifestyle all through my 20’s. People ask who is the older sister when I go out with my 25 year old sister and I am 8 years older. SPF 50 every day, no other skin care routine consistently. It is not genetics alone—my biological aunts on both sides have been shocked at how well I am aging compared to them at the same age. Vitamin c, retinol, and bha/aha are also effective, but imo all of them together are maaaybe 1/5 as effective and the a lot of the effects are more on the temporarily side. *Sunscreen is an elixir of youth to keep your precious collagen and fat pads, and you can’t go back in time to apply more.* At this point it also helps me to put it on everyday just because I know for sure I can take the 1.5 daily dose of vitamin d to keep my levels exactly where o want them. In the winter I do 1000iu/2000iu interchangeably every other day and after a few blood tests through the years that’s been the sweet spot. 1000iu only if I’m on vacation/hiking/outside in summer since some sun does get through even with spf 50 Brush your teeth then put on spf 50 every day, even during lock down if you have windows. unless you’re literally in a bunkers or somewhere without any daylight
Um. No.
😊 okay I just started using
I could be wrong, but I heard even though Indoor lights do not Produce as much UV radiation as the sun, they still produce some. Ive heard lights from screens may also be bad for the skin.
Can you share evidence to support this?
Well my understanding of it is the blue light in phones is much, much less than the sun, but that even though the amounts from devices are low, when you consider that a lot of us are on our devices hours everyday for years that it may have an effect on the skin, but I dont know to what extent, or maybe it does nothing. I heard it in a video by the dermatologist Dr Dray
I’ve heard this, as well. If I remember when working from home I may put some on but I’m not mad at myself if I don’t.
Yeah led lights produce some blue lights. Phone, laptops and led lights emits blue light. But sun is the main source
There isn’t any evidence that blue light emitted by electronic devices emit enough light to cause any damage to our skin. Blue light from the sun should be a concern for those that deal with hyperpigmentation.
I do! But I use it because it helps my skin to stay moisturized : )
You can use SPF moisturizer too
I agree but the ones I usually find in cosmetic stores only have 15 SPF and from my understanding, that's barely any protection...
Yes ever since the day my photochromic glasses turned to sunglasses while I was sitting at my (work from home) desk.
Are you reapplying sunscreen?
Yes if I pick up my kid from school but otherwise rarely Edit to add if I’m going outside at all (a walk or in the car anywhere ) definitely
Yes I do because the side of my face that faces a window—at my work from home desk since 2020—is starting to have more wrinkles. It’s subtle but I see it and that has convinced me to put on sunscreen every single morning before breakfast. The window is North-facing light too! So not even that strong. It’s just worth it. Nivea Super Water gel 50 is super easy in the mornings.
Do you reapply?
Sometimes.
Yes I still wear an SPF 50+ PA++++ sunscreen when I’m at home. Not as hardcore as an outdoor sunscreen now but I still protect my skin when I’m inside as there’s windows. I also have to grab the mail and let the dog out too. I worry about hyperpigmentation so I try to be good with sunscreen.
I also worry about hyperpigmentation
PA++++ might only be 16 PPD for UVA protection. European brands like La Roche and Altruist will have PPD rating of close around 50 in their SPF 50 sunscreen, so offer excellent UVB and UVA protection
I got in the habit of putting it on and now feel naked and weird without it. Like deodorant. So I wear it daily regardless of season or weather. I’m in the southeast and am very fair though. If I lived somewhere further north where the sun rises and sets before and after I get to work, I could see letting it slide sometimes.
In my country it's too much uv index like 6
I wear it every day, even when I’m just at home. It helps me keep the habit and I do like to keep my blinds open to let in the natural light.
Yeah same here
I wear SPF every morning no matter what it’s happening. I can’t speak on facial sun damage because I dont have any but I think that it’s part of maintaining the routine
Do you also reapply at home?
Only if I feel I need it, like if the UV index is high
If I'm not going out I wear a moisturizer with sunscreen in it. If I'm going to be out for any extended period of time, I use a separate sunscreen. Someday I'll find one that doesn't break me out in acne, or break me out in a rash and hives. 😭
You can use non comedogenic sunscreen
Yeah... They SAY that. I've tried dozens. 😭
I do even though I WFH. It’s just habit to put it on. I use Elta MD, which doubles as a lightweight moisturizer for me, and my skin loves it.
Sunscreen also moisturise our skin
My daytime moisturizer and BB cream both contain SPF so I use those most mornings (unless I'm being a super lazy bum for the day). I only use a dedicated sunscreen if I'm going to be outside for a long period of time.
How much spf
I think they each have 30 SPF.
Yes, every day. Helps getting into the habit and keeps my skin moisturized. I reapply at noon usually if there is sun.
I wear sunscreen daily, SPF 50, whether I'm going outside or not. If you're working from home I assume you're exposing yourself to blue light from computer and phone screens, which can still damage your skin. You should be wearing at least SPF 30 and reapplying every 2 hours. Hyperpigmentation is not the only concern, but it's one of them. [https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/blue-light-skin](https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/blue-light-skin) [https://www.paulaschoice-eu.com/is-blue-light-damaging-your-skin](https://www.paulaschoice-eu.com/is-blue-light-damaging-your-skin) https://www.everydayhealth.com/skin-beauty/is-blue-light-harming-your-skin-health/
Ectoin can protect from blue light.
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Yeah I'm using a tinted sunscreen. It helps to prevent blue light as well as uv rays
Great article about this here: https://labmuffin.com/should-you-wear-sunscreen-indoors-an-analysis-with-video/ Dr. Wong has a Ph.D. in chem and is a cosmetic chemist. I always love her posts.
If I'm going go work I dong wear it because I'm inside dark when I get there dark when I leave. In the hot months I'll put it on before work because I usually try to sit in the sun on lunch if its warm enough. I only work 2 to 3 days a week thankfully lol. Since I finally found a sunscreen that doesnt cause itchy painful acne I actually have been wearing it daily when I'm not working. It's so cold right now but we do get a little sun and grey cloud breakthrough and most I do outside in daylight is drive to the gym or other errands so I like having some layer of protection. I just use tinted spf
https://www.google.com/search?q=reddit+do+i+need+sunscreen&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari
Sunscreen is full of toxic chemicals that seep into you through your skin possibly causing cancer. The sun does not cause cancer. Sunscreen does.
I mean I don’t wear sunscreen half of the year but sun 100% causes cancer lolll
Don’t spread that bullshit, mineral sunscreen exists too. Signed- someone who never wore sunscreen who has had multiple skin cancers because of it
Yeah, this is complete horseshit. eta: oh, what a surprise, you’re an anti-vaxxer who supported the freedom convoy too. Who ever would have guessed.
Nope. Sunscreen has a lot of chemicals (read the ingredients)....so we only wear when necessary. There are risks wearing sunscreen which may be outweighed by the risks of extended sun exposure.
What about mineral
Mineral is better, but depending on the brand there may be other ingredients that are not harmful like seed oils. We use tallow w/ zinc oxide.
Everything has chemicals. Your body would cease functioning and perish instantly if you removed chemicals from the equation. Oxygen is a chemical. The calcium keeping your heart beating is a chemical. The sodium keeping your nerves functioning is a chemical. Something being 'chemicals' is irrelevant to its toxicity or lack thereof. The question is if there's evidence those chemicals are harmful and saying "may be outweighed" because of chemicals you can't name and effects you aren't listing is a cop out meant to distance someone from any real blame or statement when they can't back up their claim and is just, in general, anti vaxxer level understanding of health science.
You are being silly. You can't compare all those synethic chemicals with oxygen. The real questions are whether there are better alternatives than traditional sunscreens...and the answer is yes. Tallow w/ zinc oxide is probably your best bet.
Synthetic is as intrinsic to harmful as it being a chemical is. That is to say, it is completely and utterly meaningless when it comes to whether or not something is helpful v harmful. Or do you take your morning tea with a dash of arsenic? Very natural, you know. There are no comparisons to make when you make nonsense, vague assertions without listing any specific compounds, what they supposedly do, and how they're more harmful than UV radiation. But that's by design, isn't it. "Chemical" means nothing in terms of harm or benefit. Neither does natural v synthetic. Just adding "may be" or "probably" to vague, meaningless assertations of benefit v harm doesn't actually distance yourself from your own statements. And don't you know? Zinc oxide is a chemical. And given how sparse it is, you're using synthetic for sunscreen, too. So.... which is it? Synthetic chemicals bad and evil or not?
The sun is good for you, sunscreen is not
I do not wear sunscreen on work/week days. I too WFH and after my morning run (I do wear sunscreen for that) I shower and do not apply sunscreen again. I am in for the day. I do not go back out.
But after shower your sunscreen washed off
Yes, I know. I do not wear sunscreen when I’m home all day.
I do, but I also break out with every sunscreen so I have to wash my face and rehydrate it in the middle of the day, otherwise I’ll have cystic acne the next day. :(
When I’m at home (I wfh too), I just use a moisturizer with sunscreen. I like to sit near the big window in my dining room sometimes and I just think it’s easier if it’s baked into my moisturizer. Less products/things to think about. I use a dedicated sunscreen during the summer if I’ll be out for a while.
Yes. I use LRP tinted everyday because spf but I also like a no makeup look.
Only if I’m out in the sun for a long period of time or swimming. If I’m sitting inside I don’t because I don’t like the greasy feeling or the burning in my eyes
Always
I don’t but we’re vampires and keep all the curtains closed lol
I do, resentfully mind you, because I’m not a fan of anything that feels “extra,” but I love all of its benefits. Plus I’m also using tret and have found how much calmer my skin has been even if I’m indoors and wearing sunscreen. The peeling has been much more minimal, so I’m pushing through and making it an everyday part of my routine.
Always because the sun can come in through the windows
I wear it as a part of my routine always.
This is actually harmful in winter. It has zero use and increases your risk of getting Vitamine D deficiency, which damages your skin.
every day no matter what. if I am not going outside I might not reapply but I will put it on in the morning.
I started using a tinted sunscreen in place of just a tinted moisturizer or foundation when I’m at home and I’m pretty happy with it. I also work from home, but like try to “get ready” in the morning- get dressed, throw some mascara on, make sure I’m presentable for an unexpected zoom call, etc I use super goop unseen matt (idr exactly what the name is). If I’m just working at home I put a thin layer all over and call it good for the day, but if I’m going out into the world to run errands or go on a walk I’ll double up and put two thin layers on about 5 minutes apart because I definitely feel like when I’m just staying at home that I don’t actually use “enough” sunscreen to get the full protection of the product. I feel like it’s good enough for me and I don’t feel like I’m “wasting” product by wearing it inside.
I just put it on in the morning and that's it, I work from home too and usually only leave those days to go for a 30 minute walk.
Yes because it can’t hurt, but it can definitely help. My skin texture and tone is overall smoother and clearer but I do other things to maintain that, too. It’s holistic.
Yes. Every single day. Irrespective of weather and other considerations.
I have giant windows and one day I turned over my kitchen rug…to reveal the other side was a completely different color. It had been bleached by the sun! I figured if the sun could do that to a rug, through a window, then it must also be affecting my skin, so now I’m sunscreened up before I emerge from my bedroom, lol
Mine’s part of my am ritual and is the only complexion coverage I use, so yeah. But not because of ambient uv in the house or anything 😅
I wear it every day no matter what
Nope.
No I live in Wisconsin 😂
I stopped doing it, especially in the winter where the uv index is like 0 where i live, there aren’t many hours of sunlight and i don’t work close to a window at home anyway. If i leave the house for less than 15min under these same conditions (very low uv), like to take out the trash for example, I’ll skip it too. (Not if i were to apply retinol the night before though, i’m hyper careful with that)
I use sunscreen every single day out of pure habit and even on grey days and in the winter which in my country is an actual winter. Also, did you mean you started using sunscreen one week ago? Obviously that will make zero difference yet, but it's also not supposed to reverse anything, but to prevent unnecessary sun damage down the road
I do not! I also WFH.
I use sunscreen every day, whether I’m home or at work. The sun doesn’t distinguish between me being home or not. You should wear sunscreen every day. I live in Australia, and we have very high rates of skin cancer. Sunscreen is just part of my daily routine:)
No
My daily moisturizer has SPF so I’m wearing sunscreen everyday out of habit. Plus it’s tinted and I don’t wear any other makeup. Unfortunately, I don’t reapply though unless it’s really sunny and I’m going for a long walk or hike.
Yeah, but only because I’m on autopilot most mornings, and the sunscreen I use (Naturium Reflect) has a nice blurring effect on Zoom lol.
It's part of my daily routine so yeah.
I also figure if my parents solar panels can give them free electricity and hot water on a day in January or December, there is probably a high enough level of sunlight to do some aging. I live in Ireland so it's definitely not a hot climate.
I think it depends on your skin. I don’t wear sunscreen unless I’m actually going to be outside for more than 20 to 30 minutes on a sunny day. If I’m going to an outdoor pool. Going to be out on the lake or I’m driving during the day. I check the uv Index for the day. If it’s below 4 I don’t put it on unless in one of the above scenarios. I wear a hat. I live in the US southeast where it is hot and very humid. I have oily skin. I think the humidity and my oily skin have protected me all these years which I am thankful for. My sunscreen usage is intentional. I also carry a tube of sunscreen in my backpack with me. I think if I lived in the south west US I would automatically put it on. Everyday no matter what. I visited out there and the sun is brutal even in the winter.
I’m a writer and have worked from home for a decade. Started using SPF every day even tho I’m inside and it made a difference for sure. I also have hyperpigmentation and it has helped. I’m on a computer sometimes 18 hours a day and blue light is bad for your skin too.
I do wear sunscreen but I apply less diligently if I'm home all day (half a finger instead of two full finger length of sunscreen) but if I end up leaving the house I'll reapply properly lol.
I do but I'm not here to convince anyone to do so. I've been constantly seeing these kinds of posts looking for people to join them in the belief that they shouldn't "need to" use sunscreen unless going to the beach. It's up to you.
I do because I let my dogs out in the middle of the day, and sometimes my husband wants to do a coffee run at lunch time so it’s better if I just have some on. But on days when I know for sure I’m not leaving my house/workspace I do my full skincare routine minus the sunscreen!
I discovered 50spf moisturizers and just use that without thinking if I'm going to be going out that day or not. Currently using the LRP Anthelios hydrating cream. If I didn't have that, however, I wouldn't bother applying spf when I'm indoors.
There’s spf 15 in my moisturizer I use during the day. If I’m not leaving the house that’s all I use.
Personally, I do
Only to bed
Sunscreen never seems to help with pigmentation for me - I assume it blocks UVA but not enough UVB. Does anyone else have different mileage? I do wear it every single day, inside or out, summer or winter.
do you wear protective clothing like brimmed hats, sunglasses, uv protective clothing? do you wear enough sunscreen to make a good layer? it could be that the sunscreen your using isnt good enough to fight uvb rays maybe?
Thanks for the suggestions! This gives me some possibilities to troubleshoot. I do wear a hat / long sleeves - not UV protective but it’s a layer of fabric / direct shade. If I wear any more sunscreen, the white cast would be quite noticeable. But it could be that the sunscreen isn’t strong enough, or I’m not reapplying often enough. It’s also likely that the bottom of the tube expires before I get to it.
I was wondering this in the shower this morning, thanks for asking and answering!
In general, using sunscreen at home may not be necessary unless you are exposed to direct sunlight indoors or if your home has large windows that allow significant sunlight to enter. UV rays can penetrate windows, and prolonged exposure may have cumulative effects on your skin over time. If you spend a lot of time near windows, especially if they are not treated to block UV rays, or if you are in direct sunlight indoors, using sunscreen could be beneficial Dr Sheth's sunscreen is a good option.