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You’re Probably Forgetting to Put Sunscreen on This Part of Your Body

You’re Probably Forgetting to Put Sunscreen On This Part of Your Body
You’re Probably Forgetting to Put Sunscreen On This Part of Your Body

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It's no secret that you should apply sunscreen to your face every day, regardless of the weather. And when the sun does come out and you start wearing shorts and sleeveless shirts, your legs and arms are the next places to receive SPF. But there's one area you're probably forgetting about: your hands.

As two of the most used parts of the body that are constantly exposed to the elements, your hands may be the first place to show signs of aging. It's important to protect them from the sun with an SPF-infused hand cream, like the Supergoop! Handscreen SPF 40.

This Supergoop! sunscreen is specifically formulated to protect your hands from UVA and UVB rays. It's made with sea buckthorn fruit extract for nourishment, meadowfoam seed oil for hydration, argan oil for moisture, and, of course, SPF for sun-spot prevention.

Shop now: $14; amazon.com

I recently started using this hand cream with SPF, and honestly my favorite part is that it doesn't smell like sunscreen. Instead, it has a refreshing floral scent and instantly leaves your hands smooth to the touch. It's not heavy or greasy, rather it feels like a super lightweight hand cream that also happens to protect one of the most sensitive parts of your skin from the sun.

You can choose from two size options — 1 ounce for $14 and 6.76 ounces for $38 — so you can test it out before committing to the larger version. The brand recommends applying a nickel-sized amount to your hands every day and thoroughly blending it in for optimal hydration and protection.

Instead of prolonging your skincare routine with hand cream and sunscreen, it makes way more sense to check both off your list with one product. You'll be thanking yourself years from now when your hands still have a youthful glow. Shop the Supergoop! Handscreen on Amazon below.

Shop now: $38; amazon.com