If you use sunscreen every day for a year, your skin might look smoother, clearer, and more even in color — and in one small study, everyone’s skin got better in these ways.

Using sunscreen every day can make your face look smoother and clearer, and you’ll start noticing the difference after about 3 months — with even better results after a full year.

If you put sunscreen on your face every day for a year, you’ll likely see the biggest improvement in those patchy brown spots and dark freckles caused by sun damage.

If you use a good sunscreen every day for a year, your face might look smoother, brighter, and have fewer dark spots over time.

Using sunscreen every day with SPF 30 or higher can help your skin look smoother, clearer, and less wrinkled over several months by protecting it from sun damage.

If you use sunscreen every day for a few months to a year, your skin might look smoother, have fewer dark spots, and show fewer wrinkles over time.