At this point, we all know how important sunscreen is to protect our skin from the damaging effects of the sun. It aids in preventing age spots, wrinkles, rough skin and, most importantly, cancer. Even if you’re the most devoted sunscreen user, you’re probably still guilty of making some major mistakes that could sabotage your skin.
This list of seven common (and easily fixable) sunscreen faux paus from Charlotte’s Book reveals some surprising ways you could improve your sun protection this summer.
Our top three takeaways:
- Wear sunscreen every day, not just when you’ll be in the sun for an extended time
- Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going in the sun to give it time to set into your skin
- Reapply sunscreen every two hours for effective protection throughout the day
