Sunblock in December?

[snels]

Hi,
We will be going to DW in early Dec. Do we need to use alot of sunblock at this time of the year? My husband and I have very light Scandinavian skin and burn easily.
Thanks for your replies.
Sandy

 

[Bella the Ball 360]

According to dermatologists, everyone should use some form of sunscreen all year long. That is one of the reasons they now put it in much of women's foundation make up. So I say yes use it. Will you get burned if you do not ? No. I have gone at that time of the year quite a few times and before I started using a sun screen I did not get burned.
HOWEVER, bring a couple of sweaters or sweatshirts. I can remember twice the weather being VERY cold. You know how the stores at WDW pull out ponchos when it rains?? Well they pull out low priced wool stocking caps when it is cold. I had to purchase them for my kids and they even wore their pj's under their long lightweight pants for a little extra warmth. If you bring a couple of layers you will be prepared.

Keep in mind this DOES NOT happen all the time.

 

[helenabear]

I always use SPF 15 on my face no matter what, so in Floriday in the beginning of December I did the same. I admit, I didn't use it anywhere else last year and I was fine. I think it is better to be safe than sorry, so I'd bring some. And as Bella said below, be sure to bring clothing for layering. We had one day that was pretty cold there and I was glad to have a light jacket (I don't get cold easier) but I brought a couple of pairs of those stretch gloves and gave them out to some friends that night. Enjoy planning your trip

 

[Pin Wizard]

The air temp is cooler, but the sun is still beaming down. Yup, sunscreen for sure.

 

[Pop Daddy]

I never use the stuff

 

[Dan Murphy]

Yes, what they said, both about the sunscreen, and the clothing.

 

[slimplaw]

Definitely have sunscreen. I have gotten a sunburn at WDW in mid-December. Two days later, the low was 28.

 

[nativetxn]

I wear sunscreen everyday. I only wish it had been around when I was born.

I use a very high spf50.

 

[Blondie]

If I'm going to be out in the sun for any length of time, regardless of the time of year, I always wear sunscreen, especially on my face!

 

[my3kids]

I had trouble finding the items I was looking for in local stores in the winter. I ordered everything I needed from Drugstore.com.

 

[snels]

Thanks for the great advice everyone.
We will put on our sunblock!
We will pack a few pairs of jeans and a few long shirts. Thanks so much!
Sandy

 

[floridaminnie]

We'll probably see you in shorts down here! Especially since your from Northern WI. I orginally from Superior!

 

[shep]

I never use sunscreen either but I rarely burn...
I would advise using it just to be safe...