This 2-Second Trick Helps To Keep Sunscreen Cool On The Beach

Sunscreen in the sunWant to hear something ironic? Sunscreen, which you should wear every day but especially when UV levels are high, becomes redundant after too much time in the sun. That’s because, aesthetic doctor Ed Robinson previously told HuffPost UK, “Direct sunlight can cause the active ingredients to break down, reducing the effectiveness of the sunscreen and leaving your skin unprotected”. Improperly protected skin is more likely to burn, increasing your risk of skin cancer. Still, with the sun on a seemingly unstoppable run in the UK at the moment, many of us might be planning a day at the beach or park soon, where shade is a limited resource.Thankfully, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a quick trick to keep your sunscreen cooler for longer when you can’t find a cool, dark spot for it. With plenty of sunshine in the forecast, don't forget to keep an eye on UV levels 👇Be #WeatherReady by downloading our App so you can stay up-to-date with the latest weather and UV forecasts before heading outside ☀️ pic.twitter.com/DhIjbn2Hcs— Met Office (@metoffice) May 14, 2025Wrap your sunscreen upIt might sound paradoxical, but the organisation says that putting your sunscreen in a towel can keep it cooler for longer. “Protect the sunscreen by wrapping the containers in towels or keeping them in the shade while outside in the heat for long periods of time,” the experts say.“This is why sunscreen labels must say: Protect the product in this container from excessive heat and direct sun.” Speaking to Real Simple, Dr Brooke Jeffy, dermatologist at Pore House, agreed: “I always recommend applying sunscreen indoors before going out, but if you need to keep it with you outdoors, wrap it in a towel and keep it in the shade.” Of course, the best option is to stay in a cool, covered spot for as long as possible, but failing that, covering the bottle with something heavy that blocks out light can help. With that said, it can’t block all heat (though it can reduce how much reaches the bottle).Keeping the towel-wrapped sunscreen in a heavy-fabric bag can help somewhat, but Dr Jeffy recommends keeping it in a cooler if you can. Try not to stay out in direct heat for long, especially between the hours of 11am and 3pm.Any other advice?You should be using a lot more sunscreen than you probably realise – six to eight teaspoons should cover an adult. That’s about a fifth of a standard 200ml bottle. Reapply sunscreen every two hours, use a minimum SPF 30, and don’t rely on sunscreen alone to protect you. Hats, sunglasses, sleeves, and staying out of direct sunlight are also helpful.Related...1 Important Place You're Forgetting To Apply SunscreenPeople Are Just Realising How Often We're Actually Meant To Reapply Sunscreen, And Wow'I'm A Doctor – I'd Never Store My Sunscreen In This Common Spot'

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