Sunscreen has become an essential step in our daily skincare routine. While it was once overlooked, it’s now a go-to product for anyone serious about skin protection. As awareness grows, more people are investing in sunscreens to shield their skin from the harmful effects of the sun’s UV rays. With its ability to address a variety of skin concerns — including protection against UVA and UVB rays — sunscreen is now equally popular among men and women.
But in our rush to get everything right, we often make small skincare mistakes and sunscreen is no exception. It’s easy to goof up, especially with something that’s used daily. A good sunscreen is meant to protect you from sunburns, premature aging and even skin cancer — but only if used correctly.
In this blog, let’s dive into some of the most common sunscreen mistakes you might be making without even realizing it.
Common Sunscreen Mistakes You Should Avoid
1. Not Applying Enough Sunscreen
You might apply sunscreen, but just a tiny dab — and that’s not enough. To ensure the sunscreens work effectively, it should be applied in good quantity. There’s a key rule, one should apply sunscreen with two fingers on the face and neck and rest of the areas that are exposed.
2. Skipping Reapplication
Do you think your high SPF or water-resistant sunscreen would last all day long? Well, you need to think again! Regardless of the SPF level or resistance claims, sunscreen needs to be reapplied every 2–3 hours, especially after swimming, sweating, or towel drying. This helps to deliver continued protection throughout the day.
3. Only Checking SPF Rating
Relying solely on SPF is a common mistake. SPF only measures protection against UVB rays. To guard your skin against UVA rays — which cause deeper skin damage and aging — always choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a UVA & UVB protection as well.
4. Not Wearing Sunscreen Every Day
Many believe sunscreen is only needed on sunny days or during summer. However, UV rays can penetrate clouds and windows, meaning your skin is at risk even indoors or on rainy days. Make sunscreen a part of your daily skincare routine, come rain or shine.
5. Applying Sunscreen Too Late
Generally sunscreens need at least 15–30 minutes to absorb and form a protective shield on your skin. Even with physical (mineral) sunscreens that start working instantly, it’s still best to apply them much before heading out. Give your sunscreen time to activate properly for maximum protection.
6. Missing Key Spots
You might apply sunscreen on your face and still forget areas like your neck, ears, lips, or even the tops of your feet and hands. These often-overlooked spots are just as exposed and vulnerable to sun damage. Use a lip balm with SPF and make sure you’re covering all exposed skin evenly.
Common Tips To Protect Your Skin
Another major misconception is relying only on sunscreen for sun protection. While sunscreen is a non-negotiable part of your skincare, you also need to take additional protective measures — such as wearing hats, sunglasses and long-sleeved clothing, staying in the shade and avoiding the sun during peak hours (11 AM to 4 PM).
Now that you’re aware of these common sunscreen mistakes, you’re better equipped to protect your skin from the sun — both indoors and outdoors.
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