Do You Even Need To Wear Sunscreen In Boise?

If you're an Idaho native, you may assume that you have that high-quality thin blood, where you're simply immune to the effects of summer.

Overheating? You don't know her.

Heat exhaustion? Pffft, no.

Getting roasted by that giant ball of fire in the sky? Yeah, that's the one we're here to talk about.

If I live in Boise, do I even need to wear sunscreen?

Girl, yes! Absolutely!

Don't believe us? Let's ask the internet. Simply Google "What happens if I don't wear sunscreen," and prepare to get educated. Here's a short list:

• Increased chance of skin cancer
• Premature aging
• Sun burns
• Skin discoloration
• Dry, leathery skin
• Immune system suppression

And yes, those even go for folks who were born and raised in the sun. Even you aren't impervious to the sun's damage.

So, wear sunscreen. It'll keep you looking young and hot, and protect from all sorts of bad stuff that could happen to that perfectly beautiful skin of yours.

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Here's the thing: No matter where you live, sunscreen is super important if you want to protect your skin. And, yeah, that even goes for the winter months. If the sun is out, you in danger, girl.

Here's a list of some of our personal favorite sunscreens to wear, no matter what state you may find yourself in:

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While you're driving around Idaho, enjoying the summer sun (with sunscreen on!), you may find yourself face-to-face with one of those silly custom license plates.

Good news is, Idahoans have a great sense of humor, and you're bound to run into some classics: