Dermatologists explain why.
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UVA rays can contribute to skin cancer, which is the main reason Park recommends slathering on your SPF while inside, and, a board-certified dermatologist and the director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, is on the same page as Park. "UVA light penetrates right through window glass. So sunscreen is definitely useful even if you're inside," he says.
Zeichner recommends wearing a classic SPF, or a moisturizer that contains sunscreen, with at least broad-spectrum SPF 30. A few options
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