How much sunscreen should I use for my body?

About 1 oz or a shot glass full for your whole body. For one area (like one arm), about 1 teaspoon. Most people under-apply, so DON'T be stingy!

Are body and face sunscreen different?

The formulas are similar, but body sunscreen is usually more affordable and comes in larger packaging. Face sunscreen is often more elegant and works better under makeup. For your body, you don't need to use expensive face sunscreen.

If I'm wearing clothes, do I still need sunscreen?

Regular clothes have a UPF of about 5-7, so UV rays can still get through. For areas covered by thin clothing, keep applying sunscreen. Or, choose clothes with a specific UPF rating for outdoors.

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Body Sunscreen Guide

A complete guide to sunscreen for your body

Sunscreen isn't just for your face, bestie! ☀️ Your body skin exposed to the sun needs protection too. Lots of people skip body sunscreen and end up with sunburn or uneven skin tone. C'mon, let's protect ALL your skin from UV!

Affected Areas

All skin areas exposed to the sunEspecially: arms, legs, back, chest, back of neck

Common Causes

•UV rays damage skin DNA and cause premature aging
•UVB causes sunburn
•UVA penetrates deeper and causes photoaging
•Cumulative exposure increases skin cancer risk

Signs

•Sunburn (red, hot, painful skin)
•Uneven tanning
•Uneven skin tone due to uneven sun exposure
•Premature aging (wrinkles, sun spots)
•Melasma or hyperpigmentation

Recommended Active Ingredients

Zinc Oxide

Physical/mineral filter, broad spectrum protection

Titanium Dioxide

Gentle physical filter

Avobenzone

Chemical filter for UVA protection

Octocrylene

Stable chemical filter

Niacinamide

Bonus: brightens and repairs skin barrier

Vitamin E

Antioxidant that boosts protection

What to Avoid

⚠️Oxybenzone (controversial, some people are sensitive)
⚠️Excessive fragrance for sensitive skin

Care Tips

✅ What To Do

•Use sunscreen with SPF 30-50 for daily activities
•Apply 15-20 minutes before heading out
•Reapply every 2 hours, or after swimming/sweating
•Use about 1 oz (a shot glass full) for your entire body
•DON'T forget commonly missed areas: ears, back of neck, back of hands, tops of feet
•Choose water-resistant for water activities or sports

❌ What To Avoid

•DON'T use expired sunscreen
•DON'T assume sunscreen is waterproof – nothing is truly waterproof!
•DON'T skip reapplying, even if you're using high SPF
•DON'T rely solely on sunscreen – wear clothes, hats, and seek shade!
•DON'T use face sunscreen for your whole body (it's expensive and not practical!)

Suggested Routine

1Choose an affordable body sunscreen because you need a lot of it
2Spray format is practical for hard-to-reach areas like your back
3For daily use, lotion is more moisturizing than spray
4If you're doing intense outdoor activities, pick one that's water-resistant for 80 minutes.
5Store your sunscreen in a cool place, avoid leaving it in a hot car.

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