Sun protection toolkit
Your two-minute check before you go out Free, practical habits, with no specific products to buy. Tap each item as you go. Your list resets each day.
Face, ears, neck, and the backs of your hands. A nickel-sized amount for face and neck. About a shot glass for the body. Most people apply far less than the label assumes. Every two hours, and sooner after swimming, sweating, or towel-drying. Around 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is when it matters most. Long sleeves or a light layer beat bare shoulders. No special gear needed. Shades ears, scalp, and face. A cap plus a little sunscreen on the ears works too. UV protection for your eyes and the thin skin around them. A high or very high reading means a shorter, more careful plan. No product is required for any item here. Sunscreen at any price point with broad-spectrum SPF 30+ is enough. The habit of using it matters more than the brand.