Do I really need to use sunscreen all year round?
The short answer is yes .
Although skin is more vulnerable during summer vacations, the risk of sun damage exists year-round. Even on rainy or overcast days, 80 to 95% of the sun's rays still reach us.
Simply put, UVB radiation is responsible for sunburn and skin cancer , while UVA radiation penetrates deeper into the skin, causing aging , which can manifest as spots, wrinkles, loss of elasticity, and dullness.
Accidental sun exposure, such as that which occurs during the typical daily commute to work, has a cumulative effect . And recent studies indicate that cells can be stimulated not only by the sun's rays, but even by blue light, emitted by screens and artificial lighting . In other words, our constant and prolonged exposure to blue light potentiates damage such as pigmentation, wrinkles and age spots, and even thyroid alterations , since it penetrates the skin even more deeply than UV rays.
Therefore, the safest thing for your skin is to protect it daily with sunscreen – and the data on blue light only reinforces how important that is. even if it's just for working on the computer, in an indoor environment.
How to choose sunscreen?
Conventional sunscreens contain chemical filters that are absorbed by our skin and then neutralize UV rays. The problem is that, in addition to retaining unnatural substances in the skin, these formulas are also not biodegradable, thus harming the environment. Furthermore, some chemical filters, such as octinoxate and octocrylene, are suspected of being endocrine disruptors. At mpl'beauty, all sunscreens, both facial and body , are mineral-based. The active ingredient is zinc, capable of creating an efficient physical barrier that reflects UVA and UVB radiation and protects the skin.
There are two formats of facial sunscreen: the Puro Sol Zinco Sunscreen Milk (SPF30+) and the Sunscreen Stick (SPF35+). Puro Sol Zinco has all the protective and repairing botanical actives of the Puro Sol Serum , to which zinc has been added for advanced protection. The stick has a solid consistency and simply needs to be touched to the face to apply, as it melts upon contact with skin temperature.
Either one can be applied to the face and neck after your usual cleansing and moisturizing routine. Both are equally effective – the choice really depends on what you find most practical! 
It's also important to protect certain areas of the body daily, especially when wearing lighter clothing – we're talking primarily about shoulders, chest, and arms . For this, there's mineral body sunscreen , in cream form and super easy to apply.
Don't forget to protect children's skin , which is much more sensitive and vulnerable to the sun – we have a facial stick and a special body sunscreen for children, enriched with anti-inflammatory and hypoallergenic ingredients.
Finally, it's always worth mentioning that, whatever sun protection you use, it doesn't invalidate other precautions, such as avoiding prolonged exposure and sun exposure during peak hours ; wearing a hat and sunglasses ; staying hydrated on hotter days; reapplying sunscreen regularly and always after swimming or sweating.
The sun is wonderful and we should enjoy it as much as possible, but always in moderation and with all due care – no tan in the world is worth the risks to the skin :)