Is it alright to use at night or harmful to your skin? ... Yes, it's important to wear a broad spectrum sunscreen or sunblock during the day to protect your skin from sun damage, but you should always wash it off before going to bed and use night cream specifically targeted for your skin type and issues at night.

Can you use sunscreen before bed?

A: Most moisturizers containing an SPF compromise their hydrating properties to accommodate the sunscreen, says Zoe Draelos, MD, editor of the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. ... Bottom line: Wearing a moisturizer with SPF at night won't harm you, but it isn't the best thing you could be doing for your skin.

Do you need sunscreen after 7pm?

To protect against damage from the sun's rays, it is important to avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun's rays are strongest; to wear protective clothing; and to use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher.