06/09/2026
Yes, I was wearing SPF when I took this photo đ In waterproof trousers. In the rain. In Scotland.
Sunny days matter most but wearing it every day (rain included) is what makes it a habit rather than an afterthought. Get yourself into a routine of applying every day because SPF isnât just anti-ageing, itâs cancer prevention.
I say this as someone who (in my day job as a dentist) regularly refers patients for suspicious lesions on their skin. The areas we see it most? The ears, nose and under the eyes. These are the places people forget about or never think to cover at all.
UV damage is cumulative and it doesnât matter what season it is. It happens in the car, through windows, even on a cloudy day in Yorkshire (or a rainy hillside in Scotland).
Apply it to your face, your neck, your chest, the backs of your ears, your eyelids⌠EVERYWHERE exposed. Reapply in the warmer weather.
SPF is the single most effective anti-ageing product we have. It also saves lives.
Please just wear your SPF, whatever the season đ