How much Sunscreen you need to apply

Dermatologists point out that, in the past few years, people have become aware of the dangers of sun damage and are much better at wearing sunscreen daily and reapplying it when they’re in the sun, but the majority are still not applying enough. In the UK alone of the people who do use sun protection, almost 50% use less than half of the recommended amount. These statistics aren’t surprising, as we’re so used to applying a pea or dime sized amount of cream to our entire face, and we usually do the same with sunscreen. 

 

The instructions on sunscreen bottles aren’t particularly helpful either, as they typically fail to specify the amount of product that will be enough to protect you. Luckily, there is a solution to this problem and it involves a teaspoon. We will teach you how much sunscreen to apply to each body part and which areas are the most overlooked when applying sunscreen. 

 

The Entire Body

When you’re going to the beach and you know you’ll be exposing your entire body to the sun’s rays, don’t forget to apply sun cream before going to the beach, as well as reapplying it every 2 hours as it will rub off, break down and stop working after 2 hours of wear.

According to dermatologists’ recommendations, we should use 6 teaspoons (36 g) of sunscreen to protect the entire body. Also, don’t forget to wear a hat when you’re out and about, as the skin on your scalp can and will burn if you don’t.

The Face and  Neck

 

The image shows how much sunscreen you need to apply to your face and neck versus how much most people apply.

Your face and neck are the areas that get the most sun exposure, so it’s important to apply sun cream to your face and neck every day regardless of the weather or climate you live in. Measure out ½ teaspoons of sunscreen to cover these areas and apply evenly throughout the face and neck. Most people forget the back of their neck and the ears, so be smarter and make sure you don’t miss those spots.

Hands and Palms 

The second most exposed body parts are the hands and arms, as most of us wear short-sleeved clothes all spring and summer and we usually only wear gloves in the winter. The rule of thumb is that all areas of the body that are not covered up with clothing should be protected, so wear sun cream on your arms every day you’re wearing short sleeves. 

 

You will need 1 teaspoon per arm or 2 teaspoons to cover both.

Legs and Feet 

Do you like wearing shorts or skirts in warm weather? If so, then you should be applying sunscreen on them, too. You need 1 teaspoon to cover up one leg, and if you’re wearing sandals or flip flops, make sure you’re covering your feet and toes as well. 

 

Also, if you’re at the beach, don’t forget to protect the soles of your feet with sun cream as well, as statistics show that it’s one of those body parts that tend to burn the most and the fastest.

The Torso 

If you’re wondering how much sunscreen you should apply to your front and back body, it should be 1 teaspoon per each. The most overlooked spots on the torso are the armpits and the sides but know that they can burn as well, especially if you fall asleep on the beach like most of us probably did at some point in our life. 

 

Finally, remember that you should wear at least SPF 30-50 and look for broad-spectrum sunscreens because they protect you from all types of UV rays.

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How (and Why) to Do a Self-Exam for Skin Cancer

No one knows your body as well as you do. That's why dermatologists recommend that all adults perform a monthly full-body check. "If you do regular self-exams and see a dermatologist once a year, you should be able to catch most skin cancers," says Anne Marie McNeill, MD, a Newport Beach, California, dermatologist and spokesperson for the Skin Cancer Foundation.

Unfortunately, studies have found that only 28 to 33% of people make self-exams a habit. To ensure you never skip yours, Dr. McNeill recommends adding monthly reminders into your smartphone calendar. (While you're at it, text a friend and remind her to do hers, too.) Then follow these steps.

Gather your supplies

You'll need a full-length mirror, a hand mirror, a chair, a blow-dryer, a pencil, and a simple body map.

Strip down

Remove your clothes and face the full-length mirror; it's best to do this in natural light, but any bright light is fine, Dr. McNeill says. If possible, ask your partner or a friend to do it with you, so you can help each other with hard-to-see places.

Start at the top

You can do a skin check in any order, but Dr. McNeill advises being systematic so the whole process becomes routine. An easy way is to work from top to bottom. Start by examining your head and face. Check vulnerable places like your ears (front, back, and inside), lips and the sides of your nose. Next, thoroughly inspect your scalp, using the blow-dryer to blow sections of hair out of the way; don't forget the nape of your neck.

What you should notice: "In general, any new spot or mole that comes up in adulthood should be evaluated," Dr. McNeill says, as well as anything that just looks unusual. Docs call them "ugly ducklings"—spots that look different from other spots or are changing.

Examine hands and arms

Look at your palms, between each of your fingers and under your fingernails. (Remove nail polish before doing your check.) Work your way up your forearms, looking at the fronts and backs; then lift your arms over your head and look in the mirror to check elbows, undersides of upper arms and underarms.

Give your torso a look

Give your torso a look. On the front side, examine the heavily sun-exposed shoulders and décolletage, and lift and look under your breasts. Next, use the hand mirror to check your shoulders and back.

Review your bottom half

Check fronts and sides of legs (legs are the most common site for melanomas in women). Then, using the chair, elevate one leg at a time and use the hand mirror to check backs of legs, feet (including soles, heels, between toes and under toenails), your derriere, and genitals. Though most ob-gyns examine that area during your yearly checkup, in between appointments, "you really should be looking at all the cracks and crevices," says Brooke Jackson, MD.

Take Notes

Use the body map to record the location, size and color of any spots you see. Dr. McNeill suggests snapping photos of questionable ones to help you keep track of whether they're changing over time. File the body maps and photos somewhere you won't forget about them so you can monitor changes over time. And, of course, see your derm if you spot anything suspicious.

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