Sunscreen Myths You Need to Stop Believing – and What to Do Instead

Sunscreen Myths You Need to Stop Believing – and What to Do Instead

When it comes to protecting your skin from the sun, there’s a lot of misinformation floating around—especially online.
☀️ Myth #1: You Only Need Sunscreen on Sunny Days
Truth: UV rays don’t take a day off—so neither should your sun protection. Up to 80% of UV rays can penetrate clouds, which means your skin is still at risk even when it’s overcast or cool outside.
What to do: Make SPF a non-negotiable part of your daily skincare, rain or shine. And don’t forget areas like your neck, ears, and hands!

☀️ Myth #2: Darker Skin Tones Don’t Need Sunscreen
Truth: While melanin offers some natural protection, no one is immune to the effects of sun damage—like premature aging, dark spots, and even skin cancer.
What to do: Everyone, regardless of skin tone, should wear broad-spectrum SPF. Look for lightweight formulas that won’t leave a white cast, and support your skin from the inside, too (more on that below).

☀️ Myth #3: One Application Lasts All Day
Truth: Sunscreen wears off due to sweat, water, and even time. Even high-SPF formulas need to be reapplied every two hours—more often if you’re swimming or sweating.
What to do: Keep a travel-sized sunscreen in your bag. Reapply often, especially if you're outdoors. And don’t forget Heliocare’s daily capsules for additional protection that won’t sweat off.

☀️ Myth #4: You Don’t Need Sunscreen If You Stay in the Shade
Truth: While shade can reduce direct exposure, UV rays reflect off surfaces like water, sand, concrete—and even grass. You’re still at risk even if you're lounging under a tree or umbrella.
What to do: Use physical barriers (like hats and sunglasses), stay in the shade and wear sunscreen. Add Heliocare’s antioxidant-rich supplements for daily protection from within.

☀️ Myth #5: Sunscreen Alone Is Enough
Truth: Sunscreen is crucial—but it’s just one piece of the puzzle. Environmental stressors like pollution, blue light, and free radicals can accelerate skin aging and weaken your skin’s natural defenses—even when you’re wearing SPF.
What to do: For real, full-spectrum defense, you need a two-step strategy: wear your sunscreen, and eat your sunblock. Heliocare’s topical sunscreens protect on the outside, while our daily supplements with Fernblock® technology work from within to boost your skin’s resistance to UV damage, oxidative stress, and photoaging.

Sun protection isn’t just for outdoor—it’s for life. And with Heliocare, it’s easier than ever to protect your skin, naturally.