Should you wear sunscreen indoors?

August 31, 2021 · News

Wearing sunscreen each day is one of the best ways we can protect our skin from harmful solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Sunshine can be a cause of premature ageing and potentially deadly skin cancers.

But while it’s a given that you should apply sunscreen if you’re going outside, do you need to wear sunscreen when you’re indoors?

In this post, we discuss how sunscreen works to protect your skin and why it’s worthwhile wearing sunscreen even when you’re indoors.

How sunscreen protects your skin

Of the three types of UV radiation emitted by the sun, two types of radiation (including UVA and UVB radiation) are capable of reaching the earth’s surface. Each is known to cause skin damage which can lead to skin cancer.

Sunscreen products work to protect the skin by either absorbing or reflecting that radiation, preventing it from damaging the skin. While some sunscreen products only provide protection against one type of UV radiation, “broad spectrum” sunscreens provide protection against both UVA and UVB.

While sunscreen does provide valuable protection from the sun, it can’t prevent 100% of UV radiation from reaching your skin. That’s why it’s important to consider the sun protection factor (SPF) rating of your sunscreen. The higher the SPF rating, the greater the level of protection it provides. It is worth knowing that not all sunscreens are created equal!

Why it’s good to wear sunscreen even while indoors

The risk of sun exposure is very low while you’re indoors, so there would appear to be no need to use sunscreen. However, it still makes sense to apply sunscreen each day even if you’ll be spending the majority of the time inside.

Very few of us spend our entire day out of sunlight. From your morning and afternoon commute, to ducking out for your lunch or a coffee break, it’s likely that your skin will receive some level of sun exposure throughout the day. Even if you choose to apply a sunscreen with a low SPF rating, you’ll have greater peace of mind that your skin will be protected at all times.

It’s also a good idea to apply sunscreen if you’ll be in an indoor environment with lots of windows. While UVB radiation can’t pass through glass, a small proportion of UVA radiation can pass through some types of glass. Applying a sunscreen will provide peace of mind that your skin will be adequately protected. UVA is a known contributor to UV induced skin damage.

A bit about our sunscreen products

At Wild Child, we are a leading sunscreen manufacturer with more than 30 years of experience producing a range of pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.

Our sunscreen product formulations are carefully developed to provide reliable broad spectrum protection against harmful UVA and UVB radiation. Products range form SPF4 up to SPF 50+ protection.

Offering our customers the option between mineral, vegan and chemical-based. They can be tinted and non-tinted formulations which are available as a cream, spray or stick. Our products are water-resistant, reef safe and not tested on animals. We also provide paraben-free, hypoallergenic formulations which are suitable for sensitive skin.

Find out more about our sunscreen manufacturing services or feel free to contact us for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, our minimum order quantities (MOQs) are a function of the calibrated weights of our mixing vessel and the capacity of our filling lines. Depending on the unit size of the final product the MOQ will typically be around 10,000 units.

We do not have a product catalogue. Products will be suggested by our Product Development team based on the information you provide through the new product enquiry form.

Yes, with a better understanding of your product requirements we will develop a lab sample(s) for your review and ultimate approval. Depending on level of customisation or development required, this service may incur a fee.

Typically, 12 – 14 weeks from the placement of purchase order and payment of the deposit. Please note, the manufacturing lead time is dependent on the availability of the raw materials and packaging components, which can be confirmed prior to the placement of your order.

No, all our pricing is EX WORKS. Whilst we do not provide freight and distribution services, we can assist with the freight quotation and booking from our Facility.

Upon placement of purchase order, a 50% deposit is required, and balance is due prior to the release of the finished goods.

Yes, we can provide packaging options based on formulation compatibility and compliance standards. Alternatively, clients can provide their own packaging with the understanding that it must be compatible with our equipment and meet compliance standards.