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Home » Skincare » Sunscreen » Sunscreen application – 7 parts of the body we forget

Sunscreen application – 7 parts of the body we forget

April 28, 2009 Paris B 31 Comments

Sunscreen application is a subject very dear to my heart. I am a firm advocate of using sunscreen everyday whether you leave the house or not. UVA rays are everywhere! I am also getting particular about the types of sunscreen or sunblock I use – broad spectrum that protects against UVA and UVB is the way to go these days. You can expect a few posts about the sun and sunscreen coming up. 🙂

Did you forget your sunscreen?
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Based on my personal experience, here are 7 parts of the body we tend to forget to apply sunscreen or sunblock on.

1. Apply sunscreen on the neck

Hands up everyone who forgets the neck? *sheepishly puts hands up* I’m perfectly guilty of forgetting to apply sunscreen on my neck. Many women tend to wear shirts or t-shirts that gape at the neck thereby exposing the neck and decolletege area to more sun. Is it any wonder our neck ages faster than our face? So, remember your neck the next time you apply sunscreen on your face.

2. Apply sunscreen on the back of the neck

Hair blocks the sunrays but not the UV rays. So, whether you have long hair or short hair, try to remember to apply sunscreen on the BACK of your neck. Tell this to the men in your life too. They are even more susceptible to the sun for those with short hair. Be warned though that sunscreen can stain shirt collars so you might end up with extra cleaning to do.

3. Use a lipbalm with sunscreen

Lips. How often do we forget them when it comes to applying sunscreen? I’m guilty of this too but I’m looking for a lip balm that contains a decent amount of sunscreen. I don’t fancy EATING the sunscreen I presently use for the rest of my face 🙂

4. Apply sunblock on your arms legs and hands

You might remember this if you are going swimming or to the beach but you may omit it for everyday use. Well, don’t! You don’t want to look young and lovely on your face but have leathery skin on your arms and legs right? Nothing tells age more than the hands and skin on the arms so shield them while you can before the damage sets in.

5. Apply more sunscreen on your nose

If you’ve ever had a sunburn you’d realise that it always starts with your nose. Reason: Its the highest part of your face. So, apply more sunscreen on your nose to protect it better.

6. Don’t forget the scalp

If you’re bald that is. I doubt many of my readers are bald 😀 but if you know someone who is, slap on the sunblock on their bald scalp. Its an easy part of the body to forget.

7. Did you remember your ears?

Ears – another part of the body we ignore when it comes to sunscreen application. For most of us, our ears are hidden under our hair so its easy to forget but try to remember the next time you apply sunscreen on your face.

I use different sunscreens for my face and for my body mainly because of the different textures that I prefer. I use lighter textures for my face e.g. Eucerin White Solution and Sunplay Skin Aqua UV Moisture Milk and I don’t mind thicker textures for my body e.g. Australia Cancer Council Everyday sunscreen or Ultra sunscreen.

So next time you slap on your sunblock, think about the rest of your body that you are ignoring and pay attention to them. Its not just your face that needs the protection!

Now tell me, out of the 7 above, which part are you guilty of forgetting to apply sunscreen on?

Stay beautiful,

Paris B

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Paris B is a 40-something beauty and skincare enthusiast with a practical and very critical view of beauty products and the world of beauty. Her mission on My Women Stuff is to deliver clear, honest reviews and facilitate discussions about beauty trends and life, tempered with a healthy dose of humour. Let the buyer's remorse be ours not yours! When not testing the newest skincare creams and lotions, or playing with makeup, find her testing her culinary skills in the kitchen at Chez PB. Read more about us here or leave a comment below or connect with us on social media at Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!

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  1. Sylvia says

    April 28, 2009 at 9:34 am

    I’m guilty of all the above *grin*

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    • ParisB says

      April 28, 2009 at 11:19 am

      Hey Sylvia

      Sigh… me too despite my reminder haha…

      Reply
  2. synical says

    April 28, 2009 at 9:43 am

    I’m only guilty of not applying any on the scalp, just because it’s a pain to have to wash the sunblock out of the hair later 😛 Funny I don’t remember any hair product with sunscreen in them. Some one should come up with one, I’d get it.

    The whole neck, arms, ears; I remember to do it half the time. Nose is not a huge deal if there’s sunblock in the make up, no?

    The lipbalm for me is a must. I’m using the non-tinted LipIce balm – it’s got SPF 15 and it’s the only one which doesn’t give me a weird reaction.

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      April 28, 2009 at 11:20 am

      Hi Synical

      Thats very dilligent of you! I won’t do the scalp too unless I’m bald haha

      Reply
  3. prettybeautiful says

    April 28, 2009 at 10:23 am

    ooops. i am guilty of forgetting my ears. but i never forget neck or back of the neck! and yeah i believe u are a strong advocate. u have a neck that matches your face! *jealous jealous*

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    • ParisB says

      April 28, 2009 at 11:20 am

      Hey prettybeautiful

      LOL… I think now’s a good time to thank my mum 🙂 Perhaps you’d have a face that matches your neck too if you keep at it!

      Reply
  4. Shuu says

    April 28, 2009 at 11:16 am

    oops i’m guilty of not applying sunscreen on the scalp, ears and the back of my neck.. next time when i shave my hair off, i’ll make sure to apply some 😛

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    • ParisB says

      April 28, 2009 at 11:21 am

      Hi Shuu

      The scalp only applies if you’re bald or know someone who’s bald. Otherwise just wear a hat – that’s what I do.

      Reply
  5. Adeline says

    April 28, 2009 at 1:01 pm

    I LOL-ed at the scalp one. Haha I can just imagine someone rubbing sunblock all over his shiny head. You definitely should apply sunblock if you’re bald though! It’s closest to the sun. Imagine a wrinkly scalp….

    Okay I’m guilty of everything. I’m going to start applying to my neck (and back) as well as my ears. And get some lipbalm with spf too. Btw, Kiehl’s has one with SPF 15, and I think banana boat has one with spf20 or 30? but it’s in stick form.

    Reply
  6. Nikki says

    April 28, 2009 at 2:23 pm

    Oh, I always forget about my ears! thanks for the reminder!

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  7. Traclyn Yeoh says

    April 28, 2009 at 5:37 pm

    This is such a good reminder especially applying on the neck, scalp (i’m not bald, but useful information) and ears.

    I usually apply on face, arms and legs but not to other areas. Thanks so much!

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    • ParisB says

      April 29, 2009 at 10:39 am

      Hey Traclyn

      LOL… I figured any bald person stumbling on this might appreciate the reminder 😉 I keep preaching legs but I keep forgetting 😛

      Reply
  8. beetrice says

    April 28, 2009 at 7:17 pm

    I’m guilty of everything else except 1-3…hehe…but yes, the arms and legs are sadly neglected, and it’s starting to show!! 🙁

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      April 29, 2009 at 10:38 am

      Hi Beetrice

      I was particular about my arms but am only now working on the neck. Don’t want to look old turkey 🙂 Never too late to start!

      Reply
  9. Renee says

    April 28, 2009 at 7:47 pm

    Ah I too blogged about this 😛 Was gonna post in a few weeks haha. I pretty much wrote all those points except the nose haha. Great post!
    Renee

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    • ParisB says

      April 29, 2009 at 10:37 am

      Hi Renee

      Great minds! 🙂 Will be happy to read your tips too !

      Reply
  10. Elvira says

    April 28, 2009 at 8:45 pm

    I always try to put sunscreen on the backs of my hands. I don’t want to end up looking like so many Hollywood Stars with a young looking face but craggy old hands! Thanks for the awesome review!

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    • ParisB says

      April 29, 2009 at 10:36 am

      Hi Elvira

      You’re right about the hands. I usually spread some on after I finish slapping them onto my arms so I guess I’m doing it too just unconsciously 🙂

      Reply
  11. sesame says

    April 28, 2009 at 8:52 pm

    How about the feet? It’s definitely an area that needs protection since most ladies wear open toes and sandals these days.

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      April 29, 2009 at 10:35 am

      Hey Sesame

      You’re right, I did not think of the feet 🙂 I guess that’d make it 8 parts of the body we tend to forget to put sunscreen on!

      Reply
  12. Monstro says

    April 28, 2009 at 9:15 pm

    My ears are easily forgotten-Good reminder PB!

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    • ParisB says

      April 29, 2009 at 10:33 am

      Hey Monstro

      You’re welcome and I still keep forgetting!

      Reply
  13. pf1123 says

    April 29, 2009 at 10:24 am

    I will put on my legs and feet if I go to the beach. Or else will get those ugly slipper lines.

    Even though I often wear skirts to work, I find that my legs are actually a lot whiter than my arms.

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    • ParisB says

      April 29, 2009 at 10:29 am

      Hi pf1123

      I do tend to forget my legs and feet. Thankfully I don’t go to the beach often LOL… That said, my legs are whiter too!

      Reply
  14. a.min says

    April 29, 2009 at 9:13 pm

    i m guilty of 3 above, not too bad right? but i don think i will consider scalp as my area of application at all!lol

    Reply
  15. Natalie says

    May 1, 2009 at 6:50 pm

    HI PB, we were discussing this same topic among the girls during our last trip to beach. 🙂 One more thing I’d like to add about the part on limbs, we tend to slap on sunblock on flexor parts (inner side) but forget the extensor e.g. elbows, knees which are exposed more. And credit to you on the reminder of the neck part! 🙂 Thanks!

    Reply
  16. Jennifer says

    May 20, 2009 at 11:53 pm

    I found this post very interesting.
    I honestly never thought to apply on any of the body parts mentioned except arms & legs when I go swimming.
    How about sunscreen on the eye area? Is it necessary?

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      May 21, 2009 at 9:52 am

      Hi Jennifer

      If you can find something light enough to use around the eyes then yes. I haven’t but that’s a valid point to note! Thanks

      Reply
  17. Laine says

    July 24, 2009 at 8:37 am

    When do we slab on sunscreen?
    After moisturizing or before?

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      July 24, 2009 at 9:25 am

      Hi Laine

      Sunscreen goes on after moisturizer. Its the last thing you put on your skin.

      Reply
  18. Chuchi says

    August 10, 2012 at 8:24 pm

    I suggest Celeteque’s Sun Care Lip Balm. SPF 15 and has mulberry extract for moisture. Unlike my previous lip balm (Body Shop’s Vanilla Spice Lip Balm), this one is easier to apply (glides smoothly on my lips) and I like the texture (quite similar to a petroleum jelly).

    Reply

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