There's a chill in the air. The leaves are starting to fall. And snow isn't far behind. So you think it's Ok to put away the sunscreen for next summer or your next trip to beach.

Guess again. The sun’s rays can still damage your skin, causing skin cancer and pre-mature aging.

That’s why it’s so important to continue protecting your skin with a good sunscreen.

Apply liberal amounts of sunscreen when you spend time outside. Fall is a time when we all spend a ton of time outdoors, either at football games, festivals, or simply checking out the beautiful weather.

In the winter, we don't spend as much time outdoors. But when we do, we could be risking even worse damage, since snow and ice reflect UV rays back to your skin, increasing the amount of exposure you receive to these harmful rays.

The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 all year long. It is critical to understand that sunscreen will not be as be effective if it isn't applied properly and frequently. You should reapply every two hours when staying outdoors for a prolonged period of time.

Fall and winter can also dry your skin, so its important to pick a good sunscreen that also has ingredients that soothe and moisten your skin. A good way to put sunscreen on the go, is to use Shady Day Sunscreen Wipes. They have SPF-30 protection, plus Vitamins E, A, mango fruit extract, cactus flower extract and organic aloe vera provide moisturing and antioxidant protection. For your lips, Shady Kiss Lip Balm with Aloe Vera and Vitamin A & E is a great choice.

So do yourself and your skin a favor - don't forget that the year's cooler months can fool you. Use sunscreen daily and you'll look younger and avoid the type of damage that can lead to skin cancer.