sun protection

Shade or lotion

Sun protection refers to measures that shield skin from harmful ultraviolet radiation—sunscreen, clothing, hats, shade, or staying indoors during peak hours.

The term appears in product marketing and health recommendations: What's your sun protection routine?

The forecast calls for high UV—don't forget sun protection.

Related

straw hat · SPF · shade structures · headwear · visors · zinc oxide · protective gloves · shade · cover up · rash guard · long sleeves · broad-spectrum · UV rays · reapply · safari · melanin · blistering · cotton

Categories
Opposites
skin exposure intent

sun protectiontanning oil

Skin oil for darkening

sunbathing · tanning bed · sun exposure · sun worship · tanning lotion

environmental harm vs. safety

sun protectionsun damage

Harm from UV exposure

sunburn · UV exposure · radiation exposure · skin cancer risk · photoaging

Family

protection, sunshade, sunglasses, sunscreen, sunblock, sunhat, sunscreens, UV protection, sunproof

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G