Hands and Face — Why They Need Better Sunscreen

Sunscreen is a product that most of us know is important to use to protect our skin from the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays. However, many of us either use sunscreen incorrectly, use the wrong product, don’t reapply often enough or don’t use it when we should.

While sunscreen is most commonly associated with hot, sunny days at the beach, it’s important to know that your skin is exposed to the sun’s harmful rays even on cloudy days. Not only that, but there are parts of the body that are simply more susceptible to skin cancer, such as your hands and face.

Below, we’ll discuss why the hands and face need better sunscreen, and talk about a new product by VSoft called Skinplan Suncontrol that is designed specifically for these parts of your body.

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Your hands and feet are typically at a higher risk for developing skin cancer and showing premature signs of aging simply because they are exposed to the sun more often and aren’t usually protected by clothing.

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Medically reviewed by: Elizabeth Williams RN
Updated: 1/16/2025

Do Your Hands and Face Need Better Sunscreen?

Your hands and feet are typically at a higher risk for developing skin cancer and showing premature signs of aging simply because they are exposed to the sun more often and aren’t usually protected by clothing.

In fact, your hands get more direct sunlight exposure than any other part of your body, especially during the midday hours when the sun’s harmful rays are the strongest. Studies have shown that, because of this, hands have a higher risk of developing skin can, particularly SCC, or squamous cell carcinoma.

In addition to the fact that your hands and face see more exposure to the sun, the skin that’s on these parts of your body is also thinner. This makes them even more susceptible to the sun’s rays, which requires not just more frequent applications of sunscreen, but a special type of sunscreen altogether.

What Sunscreen Should You Use and How Often Should You Apply It?

Correct sunscreen usage for your hands and face really has two parts.

The first is choosing which type of sunscreen to use. While you can technically use the same sunscreen for your entire body, this isn’t really a good idea — as mentioned above.

You should choose a sunscreen that considers the sensitivity of your hands and face, first and foremost. The best sunscreens for your hands and face also will have anti-aging ingredients, since these are two parts of your body that can show signs of aging the most.

The second part of this is knowing when to reapply sunscreen. After all, sunscreen doesn’t last all day and needs to be reapplied to give you constant protection.

With all other things being equal, your hands and face typically need sunscreen reapplied more often than other parts of your body. This is because you use them more often and because they’re exposed to water more often.

For instance, if you are sweating in the sun, that sweat will run down your face, causing you to wipe it off. This, in turn, removes some of the protection from your face. You will also constantly be using your hands, and washing them as well.

Because of this, it’s important to understand how often you need to reapply your sunscreen so you can ensure adequate protection all day.

Choose Skinplan Suncontrol for Your Hands and Face

Unfortunately, knowing how often to reapply sunscreen is often a guessing game. While the SPF is number supposed to tell you how often to reapply in and of itself, that isn’t very accurate — as there are a number of factors that change the ideal reapplication time for each individual person.

Skinplan Suncontrol created by VSoft, a new high-quality sunscreen for your hands and face, takes the guesswork out of this. Not only is it made from excellent ingredients that are formulated specifically for your hands and face, but it also allows you to determine exactly how often you should reapply.

Simply apply the sunscreen about 30 minutes before you go outside, just like other sunscreens, and make sure to cover all the sensitive areas of your body on your face and hands.

Then, you can use the container of the package to identify your skin tone from the five options available. You’ll then measure the intensity of the sun with a UV sensor underneath the lid, and match that strength of the UV rays with your skin tone to see on a chart what your safe sun exposure time is.

Now, you can just set a timer to know when you need to reapply the sunscreen.

Having an amazing product like Skinplan Suncontrol is invaluable in protecting the most sensitive parts of your body from the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays. Not only does it help you protect against skin cancer, but it also staves off early signs of aging.

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