Skin Protection in the Car

Take Care of Your Skin: Yes, Even in the Car

We’re usually pretty good about protecting our skin when we’re out in the sun—at the beach, on a hike, or by the pool. But one place almost everyone overlooks? The car.

It might surprise you to know that a lot of sun damage actually happens while driving. Ever wonder why people often have more sun spots or wrinkles on the left side of their face? That’s the driver’s side—constantly exposed to UVA and UVB rays through the window.

What’s even trickier is that most car windows, even if they’re tinted, don’t fully block UVA rays. These are the sneaky, longer-wave rays that penetrate deep into the skin, breaking down collagen and speeding up signs of aging. UVB rays cause burning, but UVA is the one quietly accelerating wrinkles and pigmentation—especially during all those short, daily drives.

And it’s not just your side windows. Your windshield also lets in a surprising amount of UV. That’s why protective coatings aren’t just for aesthetics—they’re for your skin too.

There’s a clear, UV-blocking film you can apply to your windshield that blocks up to 99% of UVA and UVB rays—without affecting visibility. We’re happy to share Truetintohio.com a small, family-run business doing great work in this space. We love supporting them—because we’re a small, family-run business too.

So next time you’re applying sunscreen, think beyond the obvious. Daily sun protection doesn’t stop at the beach—it starts with your windshield.