How to apply sunscreen before and after lotion

Simran Sukhnani

May 31, 2024

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Wondering what are all the rules around sunscreen and how to actually apply it correctly? Here’s all you need to know. Tap to find out!

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When applying sunscreen before your regular body lotion, make sure to cleanse your skin thoroughly and dry it out with a towel.

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Use about one ounce (a shot glass full of sunscreen) to safeguard your body from the sun. Apply it to all the exposed areas of your body.

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Give it 15 minutes to absorb in your skin completely. Only once the sunscreen is completely absorbed should you go out in the sun.

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Now, you can top up the sunscreen with your body lotion and pack the sun protection in. This creates an additional seal of hydration for your skin too.

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When applying sunscreen after your lotion, again, you gotta start with clean skin that’s been dried out with a towel.

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Apply the lotion on your skin to deeply nourish and moisturise the dryness away. Give it a few minutes to settle in and let it fully absorb into your skin.

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Follow up with your sunscreen of choice and cover up all the exposed areas generously. Give your sunscreen at least 15 minutes to absorb into the skin. You can step out into the sun after that.

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You can apply the sunscreen after your lotion or the other way around. The important point is that you need to wear sunscreen in order to protect your skin so you can enjoy the sunshine with complete peace. Ciao!

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