All sun is bad for the skin. The skin should always be protected by sunscreen. The two ingredients to look for in sunscreen are Titanium Dioxide and/ or Zinc Oxide. Being in South Florida and enjoying the weather year-round makes it especially important to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun. Cloudy and rainy days can be dangerous because they give a false sense of protection. Harmful UV rays pass through clouds and rain. Some clouds can even intensify the UV rays with a process called "scattering". While living in South Florida has many benefits, it also has the down side of year-round sun damage. Sun protective clothing, hats and sunscreen are a must in South Florida.