As noted in an article from Prevention, just 25% of people get complete coverage of sunscreen over any one area. Every morning, but especially if you plan to spend a day in the sun, we recommend applying one teaspoon of sunscreen to your face. And for the body? Approximately one ounce to coat your entire body effectively with re-application every two hours. The areas most commonly missed in sunscreen application are around the eyes, the tip of the nose, the tops of the feet, the lips and near the hairline and scalp. Ensure that you take just as much care applying to these places as you do to other areas of the body.
When picking a sunscreen, you can choose from one of two categories: chemical or physical (mineral) sunscreen. Both provide effective sun protection but differ in their active ingredients and the way they protect the skin. Chemical sunscreens contain organic compounds that absorb UV rays, convert them into heat, then release them from your skin. Physical sunscreens, on the other hand, use minerals like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to physically block UV rays and reflect them from your skin’s surface.
You should also consider your lifestyle and day-to-day activities. Chemical sunscreens like Eminence Tropical Vanilla Body Sunscreen SPF 32 provide excellent daily protection from UVA and UVB rays. However, you may choose a water-resistant mineral option like the Lilikoi Mineral Defense Sport Sunscreen for outdoor activities like swimming and high-performance sports. Whichever you choose, you can rest assured that your skin will be protected from the damaging and aging effects of sun exposure.
Which Comes First – Sunscreen or Moisturizer?
When it comes to layering products, we recommend applying sunscreen as the last step in your skin care routine. Applying sunscreen on top of your other products will provide not only a protective SPF barrier but will also seal in moisture, keeping your skin soft, supple and hydrated. When it comes to layering products, we recommend applying sunscreen as the last step in your skin care routine, after the application of your favorite serum, oil, and moisturizer. This being said, when it comes to your makeup routine, always apply makeup primer after SPF. After completing your skin care regime, allow your SPF to fully absorb for about one to two minutes. Then smooth on your makeup primer and other products.
Sunscreen, Or Moisturizer with SPF?
Alternatively, you can simplify your routine by swapping out your regular moisturizer for a moisturizer with SPF. This will provide protection that is just as effective as sunscreen alone, and you’re more likely to remember to apply daily! Our favorites include Eminence Organics Lilikoi Mineral Defense Moisturizer SPF 33, Tropical Vanilla Day Cream SPF 32, and Red Currant Protective Moisturizer SPF 30. If uneven skin tone is a concern, try the Bright Skin Moisturizer SPF 30, which includes a Natural Hydroquinone Alternative to lighten the look of dark spots on your complexion.
