Planning to enjoy the sun and fun for the Fourth of July? Keep these 3 tips in mind when you’re applying sunscreen to ensure you’re getting the best coverage and protection.
- Layer it On—To get the best coverage possible, apply one coat of sunscreen to your body then wait 5to 10 minutes and apply another coat. One ounce (or a shot-glass full) may seem like too much sunscreen but it’s actually the correct amount to get the protection advertised on the label.
Avoid the burn with these sunscreen tips.
- Reapply Regularly—“All-day protection” and “Waterproof” are misleading statements. Sunscreen should always be reapplied after swimming and toweling off and all sunscreen starts to degrade after two hours and should be reapplied; there’s no such thing as “all-day” sunscreen.
- Don’t Skimp—Remember the areas that are often skipped when applying sunscreen to ensure the best protection for your body. Elbows, tops of feet, ears, hair lines, and hands are often overlooked during application. Be mindful and get the proper coverage.
Worried about the ingredient listing and where you can learn more about the safety of the products you are choosing? Be sure to consider the tips we share in our Healthy Summer post while also learning about easing summer sniffles, nausea, and avoiding heat stroke.
Happy 4th from everyone at Hanna’s Herb Shop!
Great tip to be careful not to fall for labeling gimmicks! They can be quite eye-catching, but that doesn’t mean they are true. I wonder when companies label sunscreen as “Children’s Sunscreen”. What makes it safer for children than the regular stuff?