It’s not the heat that harms your skin. It’s the light.
We often think of sun protection as something reserved for hot days—sunbathing weather, beach umbrellas, that unmistakable summer sizzle. But in truth, UV radiation—not temperature—is what causes skin damage. The sun doesn’t need to feel hot to leave a mark.
Let’s unravel a little of the science, simply:
UVB – This is the ray we associate with sunburn.
It's strong, seasonal, and peaks in the Australian summer months—December to February.
UVA – It’s present all year, barely shifting with the seasons.
UVA is sneaky. It reaches deeper, affecting collagen, elasticity, and accelerating signs of aging—those fine lines, the uneven tone, the quiet tiredness we sometimes see in the mirror. Even when it's cool outside, UVA is still there, writing softly into our skin.
In Australia’s Light
Here, the sun is bold, and unapologetically present. Thanks to our place beneath the ozone's thinning veil, UV levels remain high—even when the air feels cool and gentle. From spring through autumn, the UV Index often hovers at “extreme,” especially in the heart of the country.
This is why we wear sunscreen every day, not just 'sunny' days.
So before your morning walk, your coffee run, your school drop-off—pause.
Apply your SPF like you would your favorite perfume or lipstick: as part of your expression, your protection, your quiet ritual.
Because caring for your skin isn’t about fearing the sun.
It’s about meeting it on your own terms—with grace, with intention, and with a veil of protection that feels like nothing at all.
