You need to wear sunscreen year round, not just in the summer Sunscreen isn't just for a day at the beach or pool. FacebookTwitterEmail In the middle of winter, you're probably focused on which hydrating moisturizer you need to treat your dry skin. Not enough people are buying sunscreen this time of year, because it is cold and they're not planning a beach or pool trip any time soon. Just because you're not heading out to lay in the sun does not mean you should skip the sunscreen. Sunscreen should be in your daily skincare routine, year-round, not just in the summer. You go outside daily and expose yourself to the sun, even though it is brief in the winter, you're still out there. The reason you need to wear sunscreen daily is because it can help prevent cancer and premature aging.