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Our Absolute Favourite Suntan Lotions To Use This Summer

Whether you’re going on holiday or not this year, suntan lotions are an everyday essential for you! It’s important to protect your skin this summer no matter what. But there’s so many it’s hard to know which ones are best for you. And which ones actually smell nice and feel nice to apply. The last thing you want is to apply a lotion that will not work for your skin. So here is a list to help you find the suntan lotion that is best for you! 

1. Aveeno

Aveeno protects and hydrate lotion sunscreen is a great product for you this summer. It is SPF 50 and built to use on your face. Not only does it protect your skin from harmful UV rays but it is also incredibly hydrating and will moisturise your skin at the same time. It can also help with anti-aging and because it is oil-free it will not make your skin greasy or clog up your pores. And as a bonus, it is sweat and water-resistant so you can go swimming with it on! Apply at least every 2 hours to keep your skin protected and gleaming!

2. Neutrogena

This ultra-sheer dry-touch sunscreen broad spectrum SPF 55 is perfect to take with you on holiday! It’s easy to apply and really lightweight so it won’t feel like you’re wearing any at all! It is designed to be quickly absorbed by your skin with an invisible, soft finish. Again, it’s non-comedogenic so it will not block your pores and will leave your skin looking fresh and clean. Its Helioplex technology will protect you from UVA and UVB rays and is the number 1 dermatologist pick! this product is best applied 15 minutes before sun exposure.

3. Soltan

This protect and repel lotion is SPF 50+ and has the highest UVA star rating. This 5-star rating means it is the best one to use to fight off skin damage and premature aging. As a bonus, this lotion smells really nice so you will love applying and it won’t make you smell funky! It is also water-resistant and helps repel insects so that is a bonus especially if you are going swimming or walking in a wooded area!

4. Kiehl

Kiehl’s activated sun protector SPF 50 lotion is designed for your face and body so you can use it for all occasions. Customers that tested it said it was water-light and moisturised their skin. It nourishes the skin and allows it to breathe without leaving it feeling greasy or obstructing your pores. Because of its light-weight formula, it applies very smoothly to the skin and is not slippery. Its water-resistance lasts for up to 80 minutes so make sure to reapply if you are in the water longer than that. This really is one of the best suntan lotions to take with you on a holiday!

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5. Banana Boat

Banana Boat’s ultra defense continuous clear spray sunscreen is rated very highly among consumers! It is available up to SPF 100 so this will give you maximum protection and coverage. This product is a twist ‘n’ lock spray cap which makes it even easier to apply as there is no risk of any spilling out or too much dripping out and wasting the product.

This one is recognised by the skin cancer foundation and is viewed as one of the best products to protect you from the UVA and UVB rays. This provides great coverage from any angle so it will get any hard to reach areas too! Make sure to snap this one up for this summer if you want an easy to apply, smooth suntan lotion.

Do you agree with our choice of suntan lotions? Or do you have your own recommendations for suntan lotions you would add? Leave a comment!

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Jennifer Fraser

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