The Benefits of Year-Long Suncare
A Board-certified dermatologist shares the importance of using SPF regularly (not just in summer) and where to get some of her favorite sunscreens
From The LifeMinute.TV Team
May 20, 2025
Did you know that using SPF 15 or higher every day can reduce the risk of skin cancer by 50%, according to The Skin Cancer Foundation? Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Camille Howard-Verovic shares the importance of daily sun protection and the latest products to protect yourself and your family.
We know sun protection is important, but we also know that most people usually only think about sunscreen during the summer months. Sunscreen is often a last-minute thought, with 75% of SPF purchases being made for that day based on the weather or a specific event, according to CVS Consumer Insights.
However, sunburns can happen when you least expect them. UV rays are always present, even when inside or on a cold, rainy, or cloudy day, and can reflect off of snow, water and concrete, resulting in increased sun exposure. In fact, according to The Skin Cancer Foundation, 80% of UV rays can penetrate through the clouds. Additionally, some medications, including certain antibiotics and retinoids, can heighten your sensitivity to the sun, increasing the chances of burning.
With that said, daily application of sunscreen is one of the most effective ways to lower your risk of skin cancer especially in areas we often forget like the scalp, ears, feet and eyelids, also according to The Skin Cancer Foundation.
The good news is, CVS Pharmacy is right in your community and is making it easy to find SPF solutions that are right for you with a curated selection of head-to-toe suncare essentials that fit into any daily routine.
One of the doctor’s favorites is CVS Health’s Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen, which is a dermatologist-tested formula and great for acne-prone and sensitive skin. She also loves the Sun Bum Face + Body Stick with SPF 40, which is perfect for on-the-go protection, especially for those unexpected sunburn areas, like the tip of the ears. Finally, Vacation’s Classic Whip SPF 30 has a lighter-than-air texture and an award-winning scent that makes applying sunscreen so much fun.
We know CVS has made some bold moves to promote healthier beauty choices for consumers over the years. From being the first national retailer to remove all suncare products with an SPF below 15 from shelves to eliminating oxybenzone and octinoxate from all store brand sunscreen products, CVS has taken major steps to make healthy, whole-body beauty more personal, convenient, and accessible.
This year, CVS also partnered with L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty and other industry leaders to launch “Sun Responsibly,” a campaign promoting sun safety and encouraging daily sunscreen use. The initiative aims to combat misinformation about suncare and highlights the importance of year-round sun protection, including for skin cancer prevention.
Visit cvs.com/suncare to learn more about SPF use and explore the full range of CVS Pharmacy’s suncare products. Plus, be sure to sign up for CVS’ ExtraCare program to save while shopping SPF.