You May Be Using Sunscreen Incorrectly
Nothing says daylight saving time like getting out in the sun and getting badly burned, right? Wrong!
You should be using sunscreen, and most likely you have been using it incorrectly all this time.
As long as your broad spectrum sunscreen is waterproof and SPF30 + you should be fine. You can ignore all the other fancy words like “antioxidant” and “natural” on the bottle. Just make sure you like the feel and smell of the lotion. The sunscreen only lasts for three years, so if you’ve had a bottle for longer, buy a new one just in case.
The recommended amount is 1.5 ounces (roughly a full shot), which is a lot , but it’s for your entire body, including under your clothes, and don’t overlook common areas like your eyelids, eyebrows, feet, and the back of your ears. If you have good coverage all over your skin, but there is still a little left in the shot, you are probably fine.
What about a spray sunscreen? To do this, you need to apply a layer to the skin, make sure it is visibly shiny and moist, and then rub in completely. Simply spraying a fine mist over the body provides little or no protection.
You should use sunscreen when you go outside. Even if you’re under an umbrella. Even if you’re mostly in the car. Even if it’s cloudy outside. Even if you have a darker complexion. Everyone should use sunscreen when outside!
You can also apply the lotion 15 minutes before going outside so that it is completely absorbed when you are in the sun. If you wear it outdoors, you will be in danger for the first few minutes. And remember to reapply every two hours, especially if you sweat, swim, or towel dry. Now go enjoy the summer!