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No matter your skin-care routine, practicing the daily habit of wearing sunscreen is important. Of course, SPF isn’t just necessary during those special trips to the beach where you find yourself sunbathing — you should be wearing it all day, every day, rain or shine. That said, it becomes especially top of mind when the spring and summer months hit and sleeveless tops and bikinis leave more skin exposed to the sun’s harmful rays.
Instead of waiting for the dreaded burn to happen and treating the problem after the fact with aloe, it’s best to get ahead of it. Taking care of your skin by using the best body sunscreen is key. While you can use the same formula on your body as you do your face (especially in a pinch — anything is better than nothing), facial sunscreens typically come in smaller bottles, making them a bit pricey to use on large areas. Keeping a quality sunscreen for your body on hand at all times will help protect you from skin cancer and premature aging.
Whether you’re a fan of traditional lotions or you’re into more lightweight and easily blendable formulas like sprays, there are a ton of body sunscreens out there that’ll provide your skin with the protection it needs all year long. We curated a list of 14 top-rated choices, including picks from editor-vetted brands like EltaMD, Supergoop!, Coola, and more. Read ahead to check out some of our favorite body sunscreens and treat yourself to a new product.
— Additional reporting by Jessica Harrington
