Cancer from being outside? You may think, “Nah, not me,” (especially if you’re in your younger years) but if you’re not diligent with applying your sunscreen daily, the chance of the sun’s exposure causing skin cancer is absolutely there.

The sun’s UVA and UVB rays impact your skin’s health. With spring here and summer on the way, SPF may be more top of mind, but a proper sunscreen product is something you should apply every day to prevent skin cancer and premature aging – two things no one wants.

Let’s look at 5 reasons you should include an SPF application in your daily routine, year-round. With the proper SPF sunscreen and healthy skin habits, you can stay protected.