SUN-SMART HABITS YEAR-ROUND PROTECTION
A Simple Way to Protect the Skin You Used to Leave Exposed
The best sun protection habit isn’t complicated, it’s the one you’ll actually keep. Here’s how to build a daily rhythm that feels like getting dressed, not a chore, and lasts all year.
Why start now (any season)
Many of us associate sun protection with summer. But UV exposure is year-round. Bright skies, reflective surfaces, and daily driving all add up. Often when we least expect it.
The goal isn’t to “do everything.” It’s to build a habit that feels easy enough to repeat. A lightweight UPF layer you reach for daily is one of the simplest ways to protect your skin consistently.
Related reading: Winter tips for wearing eclipse Gloves • Winter Gaiter tips • The Ultimate Guide to UPF Clothing
The skin we forget first
Hands, forearms, neck and upper chest are among the most commonly exposed, and most commonly overlooked, areas. These are also places where sun damage can show up over time.
eclipse was designed to make protecting these areas feel natural. When protection is comfortable enough to wear on repeat, consistency becomes simple.
Start with the pieces that make “forgotten areas” easy to cover: eclipse Essentials.
Get dressed first, sunscreen second
Dermatologists increasingly recommend a layered approach to sun protection. We start with clothing because it provides consistent coverage, then sunscreen fills in what fabric can’t cover.
- Get dressed in UPF coverage (arms, hands, neck; your “forgotten” areas)
- Apply sunscreen where fabric can’t reach (face and any uncovered skin)
Learn more about UPF: The Ultimate Guide to UPF Clothing
What to wear (quick guide)
If you want a simple place to start, choose the category that matches your day:
Protect hands and forearms with ease, simple enough to wear on repeat.
Shop Essentials →
Innovative venting + coverage, designed for movement and changing temps.
Equinox Hoodie Cover-Up →
Dress it up or down, effortless protection in a refined silhouette.
Aurora →
Learn how to use eclipse pieces comfortably when temperatures drop.
Winter glove tips → ~ Winter gaiter tips →
Prefer a curated starting point? Visit: eclipse Essentials →
What to say at your dermatology appointment
If your dermatologist asks what you’ve been doing differently, you can say:
“I found an easy way using eclipse to protect the skin I used to leave exposed, and I’ve been wearing it consistently.”
That’s what prevention looks like in real life: not perfection, but rather, consistency.
Learn about UPF clothing and how it supports a daily routine: The Ultimate Guide to UPF Clothing →
FAQ
Does UPF matter on cloudy or winter days?
Yes. UV can still reach your skin through clouds, and reflective surfaces (like snow) can increase exposure. That’s why we treat sun protection as a year-round habit.
Why clothing first, then sunscreen?
UPF clothing provides consistent coverage without reapplication. Sunscreen is best used as the finishing layer on any skin that fabric doesn’t cover.
What’s the easiest way to start?
Start with the simplest daily win: choose one eclipse piece you’ll keep by the door or in the car. If you want a curated starting point, visit eclipse Essentials.