We’re tired of hearing it and exhausted by saying it; however, that doesn’t mean this message is less important. Wearing sunblock is always essential, not just in the summer, although it’s more difficult to ignore when the temperatures make you want to go for long walks.
Below, we’ve collected the top sunblocks for your body available on Amazon to keep in your bag for the beach. All of them are designed by using the SPF 30 or more since that’s the recommended standard of the American Academy of Dermatology or AAD. SPF 30 protects against 97 percent of UVB radiations, while SPF 15 protects against only 93% of contrast. We’ve put together a list of choices that contain ingredients that are specifically formulated for specific skin types, like the sensitive type to the touch (fragrance-free mineral sunscreens, for example? ), oily skin (hello Kaolin clay), as well as those with acne-prone skin (bye and bye acne bacne!).
A few additional tips: If you’re using SPF 30, 70, or 30, Reapplying it at least every 2 hours (or just after swimming) is crucial for maximum protection. “Studies have shown that SPF’s efficacy stays steady for about an hour, and then begins to drop after an hour because U.V. rays break down many sunscreen ingredients,” claims Jill Weinstein, MD, an experienced dermatologist who is board certified and a professor of the field of clinical dermatology in Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago previously said to the magazine Allure.
Look below for the most influential body sunscreens on Amazon for now. Remember to apply the sunscreen.
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- La Roche-Posay’s cult Melt-In Milk Sunscreen has several advantages. The light cream is non-greasy and fragrance-free. It is oil-free, non-oil, and non-comedogenic. It is gentle on sensitive skin and comes with broad-spectrum SPF60 protection. Alongside the brand’s soothing Thermal spring water, the sunscreen includes glycerin and vitamin E for additional moisture.
- From beach runs to friendly rounds of volleyball to simply lying out on a cotton towel, The presence of the sun ensures that you will sweat, and plenty of it. EltaMD’s U.V. Sport Body Sunscreen provides SPF 50 protection resistant to water and sweat for up to an hour and can be applied to dry and wet skin at least every two hours. The formula for the face and body doesn’t cause eye irritation either and is a feature you’ll appreciate when sweat drips off your forehead. (We’ve had it all.)
- The Vacation’s Classic Lotion SPF 30 is the ideal companion to any future pool day since it offers water-resistant protection that lasts up to an hour. In this vintage-inspired tube? An array of skin-loving components: aloe vera to soothe and calm, coconut oil and banana extract to hydrate, and vitamin E to combat sun-induced dehydration. A standout characteristic is the scent that takes you back to the days of beach in your youth due to the coconut, banana, and hints of water, pool toys, and swimsuits that round the look. The smell is so popular that they’ve also created an aromatherapy product.
- P.S. Vacation also has a mineral formulation based on your desired sunscreen.