{"id":1087,"date":"2021-05-21T08:06:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-21T15:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/2011\/05\/protect-that-beautiful-skin-how-to-choose-your-spf\/"},"modified":"2021-05-21T08:08:34","modified_gmt":"2021-05-21T15:08:34","slug":"how-to-apply-sunscreen-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/blog\/beauty\/how-to-apply-sunscreen-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips for the Best Sunscreen Coverage, According to a Dermatologist"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"curalate-widget\" style=\"max-width: 1000px; margin: auto; min-width: 240px; min-height: 240px;\">\n<div class=\"curalate-widget-container\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; border-radius: 3px; padding-bottom: 125.0%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"curalate-widget-iframe\" style=\"z-index: 1; border-radius: 3px; position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; left: 0; top: 0;\" title=\"Curalate Reveal: Interactive image with tagged items\" src=\"https:\/\/r.curalate.com\/v2\/widget\/YQhawonDNGIg8maW0ha88wxRChsB5YO3?replaceTabs=false&amp;spatialTagIcon=tag&amp;autoShowProducts=false&amp;shopButtonText=View Details\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1250\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"curalate-widget-image\" style=\"position: relative !important; z-index: 0 !important; width: 100%; border-radius: 3px;\" src=\"https:\/\/edge.curalate.com\/v1\/img\/gAcu7VeftZPe419ntxKRITPYeTHhstF9_4wq-KnJPsA=\/d\/l\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><script class=\"curalate-widget-script\" async=\"\" defer=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/api\/js\/curalate-widget-client-all-v3.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><i>Click to shop; Image via @anika_sutter<\/i><br \/>\nWe all know that wearing sunscreen is an absolute must whenever we head outside for a walk, run, or dip in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/swim\">swimming<\/a> pool. Applying a high SPF all over your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/manufacturer\/11141\/coola.html\">face<\/a> and body is essential any time of year, but especially now as temperatures begin to rise during the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/893\/summer-fashion.html\">summer<\/a> months.<\/p>\n<div class=\"curalate-widget\" style=\"max-width: 1000px; margin: auto; min-width: 240px; min-height: 240px;\">\n<div class=\"curalate-widget-container\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; border-radius: 3px; padding-bottom: 125.0%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"curalate-widget-iframe\" style=\"z-index: 1; border-radius: 3px; position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; left: 0; top: 0;\" title=\"Curalate Reveal: Interactive image with tagged items\" src=\"https:\/\/r.curalate.com\/v2\/widget\/9kVOYliUiA9bGBAG2YxCOp0BhxdLjPIZ?replaceTabs=false&amp;spatialTagIcon=tag&amp;autoShowProducts=false&amp;shopButtonText=View Details\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1250\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><i>Click to shop; Image via @chayyslays<\/i><br \/>\nUnfortunately, even after years of practice, most of us still aren&#8217;t applying our sunscreen well enough for maximum coverage. \u201cMost people apply sunscreen that is a lot thinner and provides less protection than when sunscreens were studied in the lab,\u201d says Dr. Tess Mauricio, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist at M Beauty Clinic in Beverly Hills, California. \u201cSo, most will get less effective sun protection. Also, there is no such thing as a truly waterproof and sweatproof sunscreen, so reapplying is a must!\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"curalate-widget\" style=\"max-width: 1000px; margin: auto; min-width: 240px; min-height: 240px;\">\n<div class=\"curalate-widget-container\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; border-radius: 3px; padding-bottom: 124.4%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"curalate-widget-iframe\" style=\"z-index: 1; border-radius: 3px; position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; left: 0; top: 0;\" title=\"Curalate Reveal: Interactive image with tagged items\" src=\"https:\/\/r.curalate.com\/v2\/widget\/jVuhOFcPHQj09Z0p8jxDQuEOGZ1yyKDg?replaceTabs=false&amp;spatialTagIcon=tag&amp;autoShowProducts=false&amp;shopButtonText=View Details\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1244\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><i>Click to shop; Image via @sid_tilt<\/i><br \/>\nHere, Mauricio shares her top 6 tips for how to apply sunscreen and maximize your daily sun protection. Read on for more!<\/p>\n<h2>1. Prep your skin.<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cApply sunscreen on dry skin, especially when wet or sweating,\u201d she says. \u201cThis will allow better coverage and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/99_230\/hats.html\">protection<\/a>. Sunscreens are important in decreasing your risk for sunburns, which makes your outdoor experience more enjoyable and minimizes pain and downtime after your activity.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>2. Plan ahead.<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cApply sunscreen 30 minutes prior to sun exposure,\u201d says Mauricio. \u201cThis allows for increased effectiveness. Regular use of sunscreens properly will reduce the risk for skin cancers and pre-skin cancers.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>3. Cover hard-to-reach areas.<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cDon\u2019t forget to apply sunscreen on your ears,\u201d she says. \u201cThis is especially important for men or if you have short <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/99_3642\/hair.html\">hair<\/a>. The ears are a common area for skin cancers. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen to cover UVA and UVB rays.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>4. Use your head.<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cDon\u2019t forget to apply sunscreen on your scalp if your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/99_3642\/hair.html\">hair<\/a> is thinning,\u201d says Mauricio. \u201cActinic keratosis and skin cancers occur commonly on the scalp because people forget to protect this area.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>5. Avoid Rx interactions.<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s very important to use sunscreen daily when you have acne,\u201d she says. \u201cMany prescriptions and over-the-counter topical treatments increase sensitivity to sunburns and sun sensitivity. Also, sunscreen can decrease the risk for discoloration and blemishes after active acne resolves.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>6. Make sunscreen a habit.<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cIncorporate sunscreen in your daily morning routine, not just when you are going to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/2442\/the-vacation-shop.html\">beach<\/a> or poolside,\u201d says Mauricio. \u201cRegular use of sunscreens can slow down skin aging. It can minimize discoloration, wrinkles, and sagging. This will help keep your skin younger and healthier over time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tell us if these sunscreen tips helped you in the comments! For more sunny season essentials, head to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lulus.com\/categories\/893\/summer-fashion.html\">Summer Fashion<\/a> shop, and remember to tag your looks on Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/Lulus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@lulus<\/a> using #lovelulus!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>This post was originally published in 2011 and has been updated with new content.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Click to shop; Image via @anika_sutter We all know that wearing sunscreen is an absolute must whenever we head outside for a walk, run, or dip in the swimming pool. 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