Fashion

The One SPF You Should Use This Summer

by Miki Hayes

April 1, 2016

At this point, we're all pretty much on to the importance of sporting sunscreen during prolonged sun exposure. But when it comes to selecting which SPF to wear, there's one sunscreen in particular that we should be using. And I'm not talking SPF level (although it's also important to make sure you're using the best level of protection for you). I'm talking formula. Because dry-oil sunscreen sprays provide the best of every world.

I mean, let's be honest: Applying sunscreen is kind of a drag. Those thick creams take forever to rub in (and still leave you with a white cast), and then they also leave your hands feeling greasy. But the thinner consistency of a dry oil makes this type of SPF easier to rub in for more even coverage and protection, plus it won't make you feel like you have to wash your hands after application. And the fact that it's an oil, means that it offers even more benefits for the skin than just sun protection. It will also help lock in moisture to combat the drying effects of the sun, salt, and chlorine. But because, unlike traditional creams, dry-oil sunscreens can also be used in the hair, those UV-protection and hydration benefits will also help keep hair healthy and protected. Here are five dry-oil sunscreens to try this summer.