For some of us, it’s the number one summer skincare question: what to wear to protect your skin at the beach, exercising or swimming outdoors? It’s even more important if you have small children in and out of the water all day, whose sensitive skin requires protection. Naturally we reach for waterproof sunscreen.
Whatever manufacturers claim, there is no truly “waterproof” sunscreen. However, advances in skin research have allowed the formulation of sunscreens that adhere well to skin. Follow our 5 top tips to get the most from your sunscreen in water.
- Choose a “water resistant” product: Water resistant sunscreen provides up to 40 minutes of protection in water or during heavy perspiration. One you might like to try is Anthelios XL SPF 60 Melt-In Cream, which resists water while moisturizing the skin. The texture is rich and ultra-comfortable, making it a real pleasure to wear.
- Need more? Choose “highly water-resistant”. A product labelled “highly water resistant” offers 80 minutes of protection while swimming or sweating. The number one product for highly water-resistant sun protection is the mexoryl-based Anthelios W Gel SPF 30. It forms a flexible barrier against moisture, making it highly effective.
- Protect kids. If you have kids, you already know that the application of sunscreen can be a chore. Try a convenient method like Anthelios XL SPF 45 Spray. Like all our Anthelios products, this is formulated with Mexoryl SX and XL, the gold standard in broad-spectrum UV care.
- Reapply with ease. Tuck a tube of Anthelios XL SPF 60 Targeted Stick into your swimsuit. You’ll be ready to touch up as needed.
- Lip care is essential. Light refraction from water increases the damage caused to sensitive areas. Check out Ombrelle SPF 30 Lip Balm.
