sunblock
Beach bag essential
Sunblock is a lotion, cream, or spray applied to the skin to protect it from the sun's ultraviolet rays.
It works by physically blocking or chemically absorbing UV radiation that causes sunburn, premature aging, and skin cancer.
The terms sunblock and sunscreen are often used interchangeably, though sunblock traditionally implied a thicker, opaque barrier while sunscreen suggested a lighter, absorbed formula.
Don't forget to reapply sunblock after swimming.
Inorganic UV-blocking compound
- titanium dioxideWhite inorganic pigment compound
- reef-safeNon-toxic to marine ecosystems
- water-resistantAble to repel moisture
- mineralNaturally formed crystalline solid
spray · lotion · stick · gel · oil-free · fragrance-free · hypoallergenic · non-comedogenic
Ultraviolet defense measure
- broad-spectrumEffective across many varieties
- UVALong-wave ultraviolet
- UVBMedium-wave ultraviolet light
- ultravioletWavelengths shorter than violet
melanoma · sunburn · radiation · photoaging · photosensitivity · DNA damage · skin cancer · free radicals
Fine rock particles
- oceanMassive saltwater body
- wavesTraveling energy disturbances
- towelAbsorbent fabric for drying
- umbrellaHandheld rain shelter
swimsuit · shoreline · lifeguard · reapply · tropical · snorkel · surfing · sandcastle
Prolonged abnormally high temperatures
- outdoorOutside, not indoors
- picnicOutdoor casual meal
- sunglassesTinted eye protection
- hatGarment for the head
camping · hiking · barbecue · festival · sports · gardening · roadtrip · playground
Hydrating skin cream
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- aloeMedicinal gel plant
- sensitive skinEasily irritated epidermis
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
vitamin E · nourishing · soothing · anti-aging · dermatologist · gentle · daily wear · lip balm
zinc oxide
Inorganic UV-blocking compound
- titanium dioxideWhite inorganic pigment compound
- reef-safeNon-toxic to marine ecosystems
- water-resistantAble to repel moisture
mineral · spray · lotion · stick · gel · oil-free · fragrance-free · hypoallergenic · non-comedogenic · tinted
SPF
Ultraviolet defense measure
- broad-spectrumEffective across many varieties
- UVALong-wave ultraviolet
- UVBMedium-wave ultraviolet light
ultraviolet · melanoma · sunburn · radiation · photoaging · photosensitivity · DNA damage · skin cancer · free radicals · wavelengths
sand
Fine rock particles
umbrella · swimsuit · shoreline · lifeguard · reapply · tropical · snorkel · surfing · sandcastle · coast
heatwave
Prolonged abnormally high temperatures
- outdoorOutside, not indoors
- picnicOutdoor casual meal
- sunglassesTinted eye protection
hat · camping · hiking · barbecue · festival · sports · gardening · roadtrip · playground · patio
moisturizer
Hydrating skin cream
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- aloeMedicinal gel plant
- sensitive skinEasily irritated epidermis
antioxidants · vitamin E · nourishing · soothing · anti-aging · dermatologist · gentle · daily wear · lip balm
- skincarecream, lotion, moisturizer, facial, serum
- beach gearshovel, beach umbrella, beach ball, beach chair, beach towel
- skin productslotion, moisturizer, body oil, body butter, cream
- sun protectionshade, SPF, umbrella, shades, sunglasses
- SunscreenSPF 15, SPF 30, SPF 50, SPF, UV protection
- topicalsointment, lotion, cream, balm, salve
sunblocktanning oil
Skin oil for darkening
tanning lotion · tanning bed · baby oil · bronzer · suntan oil
sunblocksunburn
UV-induced skin inflammation
UV radiation · sun damage · skin cancer · photoaging · solar radiation