SUNSCREEN FAQ

Experts recommend about one ounce (two tablespoons) for the entire body, roughly a shot-glass or golf-ball amount, plus about a half teaspoon for the face and neck.

Reapply every 2 hours, and after 80 minutes of swimming, sweating, or toweling off. Indoors away from windows may not require reapplication.

Chemical sunscreens should be applied 30 minutes before sun exposure. Mineral (physical) sunscreens work immediately.

Chemical sunscreens absorb UV rays before they reach the skin. Mineral, also called physical, sunscreens create a barrier that reflects UV.

Compare chemical vs mineral sunscreens

Broad spectrum protection covers both UVA and UVB. UVB burns. UVA drives skin aging and penetrates clouds and glass.

SPF is the sun protection factor. Correctly applied, SPF 30 delays burning about 30 times versus no sunscreen. SPF 50 about 50 times.

SPFs above 50 offer only marginally more UVB protection and no extra UVA coverage. For most people, SPF 30 to 50 is the sweet spot.

You can burn on cloudy days if the UV Index is 3 or higher. Daily use between 10am and 4pm is recommended most of the year.

Most weather apps include an hourly UV Index, even on cloudy days.

Yes. Sunscreen can limit transepidermal water loss, which helps skin maintain hydration.

Yes when used properly. Spray until skin glistens and rub in. Avoid inhalation by spraying into hands and applying manually.

Daily sunscreen use has not been shown to cause vitamin D deficiency. You still get some UV exposure. Diet or supplements can help if needed.

Hybrid formulas combine chemical filters that absorb UV with mineral filters that reflect it. Helpful for minimizing white cast while staying gentle.

If you are in a white or light shirt, choose a zinc oxide sunscreen like our Mineral Performance Sunscreen Spray SPF 30. In dark shirts, use a non-mineral option like our Sunscreen Spray SPF 50.