{
  "id": 10378544,
  "title": "UAE autumn: The weather is cooling, but should you ditch sunscreen? Why SPF doesn't take a season off",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/uae-autumn-the-weather-is-cooling-but-should-you-ditch-sunscreen-why",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T04:46:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/uae-autumn-the-weather-is-cooling-but-should-you-ditch-sunscreen-why-spf-doesnt-take-a-season-off-1.500690163"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the autumn chill sets in, many people may feel tempted to abandon their sunscreen routine, believing that the strong summer sun no longer poses a threat. However, dermatologists caution that ultraviolet (UV) radiation, including both UVA and UVB rays, does not take a seasonal break. While UVB levels may fluctuate more with the seasons, UVA remains relatively consistent and poses a threat year-round, contributing to premature skin aging and pigmentation.\n\nDr. Rahaf Ali Madanieh, a specialist dermatologist at Medcare Medical Centre, explains that UVA penetrates deeper into the skin and is present throughout the year, making it particularly relevant to cumulative photoaging and pigmentation. Both UVA and UVB contribute to skin cancer risk, so it's essential to maintain year-round sun protection.\n\nDr. Zaheer Abbas, a dermatologist at SKIN111 Clinic, emphasizes that while UVB, the main cause of sunburn, is generally lower in winter, UVA is present throughout the year and crosses window glass much more readily than UVB. Temperature is not a reliable indicator of UV exposure, as it depends on factors such as location, time of day, season, and duration spent outdoors.\n\nTo protect your skin, dermatologists recommend using a broad-spectrum sunscreen, rather than focusing solely on SPF. Broad-spectrum sunscreens provide protection against both UVA and UVB rays. While sunscreen is crucial, other protective measures, such as window coverings, UV-protective films, clothing, and minimizing direct sunlight exposure, can also help reduce cumulative UVA exposure.",
  "summary": "Cooler days can lull us into dropping SPF. When temperatures drop and the sun softens, sunscreen is often the first step of a skincare routine to vanish from the routine. The logic seems sound: Less heat, weaker sunlight, fewer reasons to worry. However, ultraviolet radiation doesn't take a seasonal break. The intensity of UV exposure shifts through the year, but UVA, which penetrates deeper into…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}