Sunscreen

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Choosing a sunscreen for your skin type and activity.

Best Sunblock & Sunscreen For Old & New Tattoos

The best sunscreen for tattoos is water-resistant SPF 30+. Keep a new tattoo out of the sun until it heals, then use sunscreen to slow fading.

The best sunscreen for black skin is SPF 30+ and leaves no white cast. Melanin gives only minimal protection, so dark skin still needs it daily.

The best sunscreen for melasma is a mineral formula, SPF 30 to 50, ideally tinted with iron oxides. Reapply every 2 hours. Our top 5 picks.

The best sunscreen for vitiligo is water-resistant and SPF 30+, since light patches lack melanin. We review Neutrogena Ultra Sheer SPF 100.

The best sunscreen for a balding head is broad spectrum SPF 30 or higher. We review Bee Bald Smooth Plus SPF 30 and share scalp sun safety tips.

The best sunscreen for acne prone skin is oil-free, broad spectrum and SPF 30+. Our pick, EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46, feels light and won't clog pores.

The best sunscreen for swimming is water-resistant and SPF 30+. No sunscreen is waterproof, so reapply after 40 or 80 minutes in the water.

The best sun hat for toddlers has UPF 50+ fabric and a wide brim or neck flap. See our top pick plus pediatrician-backed sun safety tips.

The best sunscreen for rosacea is a fragrance-free mineral formula, SPF 30+. We review Cotz SPF 40 and share tips to limit sun-triggered flares.

The best sunscreen for surfing is water-resistant and SPF 30+. Our pick is Banana Boat Sport SPF 50; reapply after 40 or 80 minutes in the water.