Let's be honest: most men don't spend much time thinking about sunscreen until they're halfway through a day outdoors and starting to resemble a traffic cone. The good news is that avoiding sun damage isn't complicated. The bad news is that a lot of us are making the same mistakes.
One of the biggest mistakes is only wearing sunscreen on holiday. Sun exposure doesn't just happen on a beach in Spain. It happens when you're driving, playing golf, watching football, working in the garden, fishing, cycling or sitting in a pub garden making the most of a rare sunny afternoon. UV rays are present in the UK all year round, even when the weather is doing its usual impression of November.
Another common mistake is not applying enough. Most people use far less sunscreen than recommended, which means they're not getting the level of protection shown on the bottle. A quick dab on the nose and cheeks might feel productive, but your skin would disagree.
Many men also forget the easy-to-miss areas. Ears, neck, scalp, hands and the tops of feet are all regular victims of sunburn. If you've ever discovered a bright red pair of ears after a day outdoors, you'll know exactly what we're talking about.
Then there's the belief that one application will last all day. Unfortunately, sunscreen doesn't work like a permanent force field. Sweat, swimming, towel drying and simply spending time outside all reduce protection, which is why reapplying regularly is important.
Perhaps the biggest mistake of all is thinking sunscreen isn't for you. The reality is that everyone benefits from protecting their skin. DIC SPF 30 Spray makes it easy with broad-spectrum protection, high UVA coverage, water resistance and a lightweight, non-greasy formula that fits into real life. No complicated skincare routine required.