sunscreens

Beach bag essentials

Sunscreens are lotions, sprays, or other topical products that protect skin from ultraviolet radiation.

They work by absorbing or reflecting the sun's rays to prevent sunburn and reduce skin cancer risk.

The term also applies to physical barriers—awnings, window films, or shade structures—that block sunlight: The architect incorporated sunscreens into the building's facade.

formulation

lotion

Liquid skin moisturizer

gel · mousse · powder · tinted · moisturizing · water-resistant · reef-safe · mineral · chemical · zinc oxide

UV

SPF

Ultraviolet defense measure

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

broad-spectrum · radiation · solar · wavelength · photoaging · sunburn · photosensitivity · DNA damage · melanoma · skin cancer

outdoor

beach

Sandy waterside margin

  • poolCollective fund or basin
  • hikingRecreational trail walking
  • campingOutdoor recreational lodging

skiing · gardening · sports · water sports · boating · surfing · golf · tennis · picnic · festival

skincare

moisturizer

Hydrating skin cream

hydration · sensitive skin · daily wear · facial · primer · nourishing · gentle · soothing · aloe

application

reapply

Do again, as applications

spread · pump · bottle · tube · dispenser · face · body · lips · scalp · ears

Opposites
sun exposure effect

sunscreenstanning beds

UV exposure booths

sunlamps · UV exposure · sun worship · baby oil · reflectors

skin protection vs. damage

sunscreenscarcinogens

Substances promoting tumor growth

UV radiation · sunburn

light interaction

sunscreensreflective surfaces

Materials that return light

mirrors

Phrases
Family

sunscreen, sunscreened

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G