How To Sweat-Proof Your Sunscreen To Keep Your Skin Safe

During the height of hazy, hot, and humid temperatures, it’s nearly impossible to not sweat and that will affect how your sunscreen works. One trick to try to lessen sweat from affecting sunscreen is to use an antiperspirant which helps prevent perspiration. This will take some time though because antiperspirants should ideally be applied to freshly washed and dried skin and they need several hours to reach optimal effectiveness. If you plan to be in the sun, try showering and using an antiperspirant several hours before you apply sunscreen. 

According to WebMD, it’s best to apply sunscreen a full half hour before you venture into the sun. That will leave plenty of time for the sunscreen to work best after it sufficiently absorbs. Most people know that sunscreen must be reapplied after swimming, but not everyone knows that it must also be reapplied after sweating. If you are outdoors, exercising, or running, you’ll need to reapply more often.