How Much Sunscreen Should You Apply? Check Out This Handy Graphic

Posted on July 23, 2014 by sunnysleevez

Remember most sunscreens need to be applied 20-30 minutes SUNNYSLEEVEZ SALE 20% off ENDS 7-28 BEFORE going out in the sun, that’s how long it takes for them to START working.

Sunscreen must be reapplied EVERY 2 hours, more often after swimming, sweating or Toweling off

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I'm a freckly red head, originally from London now living in LA with 2 pale children. Frankly with our coloring we have no business being such an outdoorsy family and living in southern California. I grew up in a time when factor 8 sun milk was considered the best protection available to combat the hot rays of a holiday in southern Spain, that lead to 3rd degree burns and the rest of the vacation spent in the shade of our apartment. As a family we love to be outside, going to the beach, camping, swimming & hiking. We can't completely avoid the sun (nor should we) but taking sensible measures to avoid unnecessary UV damage is a priority. How do we do that? By staying in the shade in the middle of the day, wearing sun protective clothing (that's why I created Sunny Sleevez), a broad brimmed hat, UV rated sunglasses, using chemical-free broad spectrum sun screen on exposed areas & eating a healthy diet with as few chemicals as possible & lots of antioxidants.

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3 Responses to How Much Sunscreen Should You Apply? Check Out This Handy Graphic

Heartafire says:

July 23, 2014 at 1:51 pm

I need about a gallon.

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Julia Derek says:

July 23, 2014 at 4:22 pm

I’m definitely applying way too much sun screen in that case:) Thanks for the info!

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puppiesinparadise says:

July 24, 2014 at 12:03 am

Thanks I always wondered how much to apply.I have been doing that correctly. I think I need to apply it more often according to what you wrote.
Honey

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