Why You Should Pack Sunscreen on Your Next Flight

A video online got some serious views recently about the importance of wearing sunscreen on flights.

A video online got some serious views recently about the importance of wearing sunscreen on flights. The post cited reports of people getting more sun damage at higher altitudes, especially in the window seat. An online article has addressed this with dermatologists weighing in and the video is partially correct. The rays do penetrate deeper at higher altitudes. Thankfully though windows on planes and (even our cars these days) block most of the UVB waves that cause sunburn, but dont fully block the UVA rays that are cause the premature aging and skin cancer. So, here’s the takeaway, wear a sunscreen, and if you fly frequently, perhaps close the window shade.