suntan cream

UV protection cream

Suntan cream is a lotion or cream applied to the skin before sun exposure.

The term is ambiguous—it may mean sunscreen (which blocks ultraviolet rays to prevent burning) or tanning lotion (which promotes darkening).

Context usually clarifies: Don't forget to pack the suntan cream for the beach.

Related

spray tan · SPF · sun protection factor · zinc oxide · suntan lotion · titanium dioxide · coconut oil · shea butter · lotion · moisturizer · glycerin · lip balm · protection · skin cancer · sunglasses · beach umbrella · vitamin E · beach day

Opposites
sun exposure purpose

suntan creamsunscreen

UV-blocking skin cream

sunblock · SPF lotion · UV protection · shade · sun umbrella

skin lightening vs. darkening

suntan creambleaching cream

Skin-lightening cosmetic product

sun protection versus sun exposure enhancement

suntan creamtanning oil

Skin oil for darkening

tanning lotion · self-tanner · bronzer

Family

cream, suns, sunny, sunshine, sunlight, sunned, sunning, sunnier, sunniest

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Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G