Does daily sunscreen stop wrinkles?
Sunscreen and Prevention of Skin Aging
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Beta-carotene showed contrasting associations in subgroups based on baseline aging severity, yet no overall benefit.
Many assume antioxidants universally protect skin—this study shows even in a large, long-term trial, the supplement had no net effect, despite subgroup variations.
Practical Takeaways
Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen daily—even on cloudy days or indoors near windows—to slow visible skin aging.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Beta-carotene showed contrasting associations in subgroups based on baseline aging severity, yet no overall benefit.
Many assume antioxidants universally protect skin—this study shows even in a large, long-term trial, the supplement had no net effect, despite subgroup variations.
Practical Takeaways
Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen daily—even on cloudy days or indoors near windows—to slow visible skin aging.
Publication
Journal
Annals of Internal Medicine
Year
2013
Authors
M. Hughes, Gail M. Williams, P. Baker, A. Green
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Claims (3)
If you put on sunscreen every single day for almost five years, your skin will age about 24% slower than if you only use it sometimes—think fewer wrinkles and sun spots.
Taking a daily β-carotene pill (30 mg) for almost five years won’t make your skin look younger or older than it would have anyway if you didn’t take it.
Putting on sunscreen every day can stop your skin from getting worse from sun damage, and might even help fix some of the wrinkles and spots you already have.