Body sunscreen isn’t just for the beach. You wear sunscreen on your face every day, and any dermatologist will tell you body sunscreen should also be part of your daily routine—including in the winter if you're outside all day. “Using sunscreen on exposed areas of the body is no different than on the face,” says Dr. Caren Campbell, a board-certified dermatologist. “It helps prevent aging, skin cancer, and hyperpigmentation of the skin.” On a day-to-day basis, dermatologists advise concentrating body sunscreen application on the neck, chest, and backs of hands, as well as any other exposed skin. For beach days and all-day outdoor activities (think skiing or hiking) where you’ll have more skin showing, remember the “shot glass” rule: “You need two milligrams of sunscreen per square centimeter of the skin, which for the average person means a shot glass or two tablespoons of sunscreen to the face and body,” Dr. Campbell explains. The best body sunscreen is one that makes daily sun protect...
