sunscreen

UV protection cream

Sunscreen is a lotion or spray applied to skin to protect against the sun's ultraviolet rays, which cause sunburn and skin damage.

The term also describes the protective compounds themselves: a sunscreen with zinc oxide.

Sunscreen is rated by SPF (sun protection factor)—the higher the number, the longer the protection lasts.

UV

SPF

Ultraviolet defense measure

  • ultravioletWavelengths shorter than violet
  • UVALong-wave ultraviolet
  • UVBMedium-wave ultraviolet light

radiation · wavelengths · broad-spectrum · photosensitivity · photoaging · sunburn · melanoma · skin cancer · DNA damage · free radicals

lotion

cream

Rich milk fat

  • sprayDispersed liquid droplets
  • gelWobbly semi-solid substance
  • stickThin piece of wood

moisturizer · aloe · zinc oxide · titanium dioxide · water-resistant · noncomedogenic · fragrance-free · mineral · chemical · reef-safe

summer

heatwave

Prolonged abnormally high temperatures

sunhat · picnic · barbecue · camping · hiking · festival · sports · gardening · roadtrip · park

beach

sand

Fine rock particles

  • oceanMassive saltwater body
  • wavesTraveling energy disturbances
  • towelsCloths for drying

umbrellas · swimsuits · surfing · snorkeling · tanning · sunbathing · tropical · lifeguard · boardwalk · resort

skincare

anti-aging

Counteracting effects of time

body · lip balm · primer · tinted · makeup · foundation · routine · dermatologist · prevention · wrinkles

Categories
Opposites
skin protection vs. skin exposure

sunscreentanning oil

Skin oil for darkening

suntan lotion · sun exposure · sunbathing · sunburn · sun damage

sun exposure effect

sunscreentanning oil

Skin oil for darkening

suntan oil · tanning bed · UV lamp · baby oil · sun lamp

skin protection vs. skin damage

sunscreensunburn

UV-induced skin inflammation

UV exposure · sun damage · photoaging · melanoma

Phrases
Family

sunscreens, sunscreened

Familiarity
Top 10,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G