'Maintain healthier skin and stop premature ageing' by using a product daily during the winter

This is a good SPF, as sun damage can occur even as the days draw darker.

Skin care expert and co-founder of the Harley Street Skin Clinic Lesley Reynolds shared the importance of SPF.

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She said: “To put it simply, SPF stands for sun protection factor. It’s a way to measure sunscreen’s ability to protect our skin from sun damage, sunburn and health issues such as melanoma.

"The higher the number SPF, the longer you are able to stay in the sun, wearing an SPF of 50 for example would mean you’re able to stay in the sun 50 times longer than you would if you went outside without protection."

While the sun is not as obvious during winter, harmful rays can still cause sun damage, including premature ageing. The expert continued: “It’s a common misconception that lower temperatures can prevent sun damage but this isn’t true.

"Even on those colder days when the sun is shining, you can still experience sunburn and sun damage.

"On cloudy days around 80 per cent of sun rays still break through the clouds, which is why we must continue to apply SPF products every day, even during the winter, to prevent any unwanted damage to our skin.

"Wearing a daily SPF will help protect your skin from those harmful UV rays and help us maintain healthier skin."

A good sunscreen will have an SPF of 30 or above. Applying this in the morning before putting on other products or make-up can be beneficial.

Lesley explained: "In addition to protecting your skin from sun damage, there are many benefits to applying SPF on a daily basis.

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"It also helps with premature ageing, reducing hyperpigmentation and keeping your skin tone looking even and healthy, slowing down the skin’s ageing process."

Another way to achieve younger-looking skin is by staying hydrating and following a healthy diet.

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