Sunscreen Oil Is The Protective Update On Tanning Oil

Just like the name implies, sunscreen oil is a body oil that contains SPF. You can top off your everyday body moisturizer with an oil like this, although you’ll need to wait about a minute in between applications to let each product properly absorb. If you have a body sunscreen that has an ultra matte finish, pair it with a sunscreen oil for extra protection and an added glow. Like most oils, sunscreen oils are clear and are typically made with chemical sunscreens, not the mineral sunscreens that tend to leave a white cast.

Aside from looking great on every skin tone, the slick finish makes sunscreen oil a dream to blend in. It’s standard practice to mix body oils with lotion to cut down on time or avoid a greasy finish, but that’s not the case with SPF. Not only are the formulations different, but mixing your moisturizer with your sunscreen cuts down on the efficacy of the SPF. If you want to avoid mess when it comes to reapplying your sunscreen oil, try a sunscreen oil spray, like Sun Bum’s Sunscreen Oil.