Ever wonder exactly how much sunscreen to use on your face?
Dermatologist Dr. Libby Rhee shares an easy measurement hack to verify you get it perfectly every time.
This way, you’ll stay safe from sun damage without being a sticky mess of excess SPF.
Swipe on too little, and you wont be protected from those powerful rays.
But you dont need to be a geometry wiz to get an accurate dosage.
So, complicated math isnt so important, dermatologistLibby Rhee, DO, tells me.
board-certified dermatologist and clinical instructor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City
Id recommend about 1/3 to 1/2 teaspoon of sunscreen for your whole face and neck to ensure coverage.
Or, the size of a single edamame bean up to a lima bean.
Id recommend about 1/3 to 1/2 teaspoon of sunscreen for your whole face and neck to ensure coverage.
Or, the size of a single edamame bean up to a lima bean, she advises.
To add the rest of your body into the equation, head toyour bar cart.
Dont forget to apply your sunscreen to dry skin 15 minutes prior to going outside, the AAD advises.
And if youre staying indoors, its still imperative to wear sunscreen because UVA rays can penetrate windows.
Not to mention, theblue light emitted from electronic devices can damage your skin.
In need of sunscreen options?
board-certified dermatologist and clinical instructor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City
Check out some of our favorites ahead.
Best face sunscreens
Supergoop!
Its invisible, weightless, and acts like a primer for makeup.
This tried-and-true sunscreen is great for those who dont like the sticky, caked on feeling of beauty products.
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Theyre lightweight and protect your skin from both UVA and UVB rays.
you might use them alone after your moisturizer or use them before applying your foundation.
When its time to reapply your sunscreen, you wont have to worry about messing up your makeup.
Its formulated to feel like a serum and goes on transparent.
It instantly absorbs into skin, which means it pairs well with makeup.
This has your name written all over it.
Its a two-in-one moisturizer and sunscreen created to protect your skin while also brightening it.
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