Body Sunscreens

It’s recommended to wear sunscreen on that is designed for a specific area, be it the face or body. Both types of sun protection have different thickness, formulas and ingredients to protect the skin from UV rays. Using a body sunscreen on the face may not cater to your skin’s needs and may also be too heavy on the face. Choose from La Roche Posay’s broad range of face sunscreens to find your ideal everyday face sun protection. Learn more about using face versus body sunscreen here.

Yes, you should be wearing body sunscreen every day in the areas exposed to sun and not covered by clothing. It is especially important if you spend extended periods outside or in direct sunlight through a window. This will help protect your skin against photo-ageing and provides sun protection from UV damage. Learn more about why you should wear sunscreen every day here.

Anthelios Wet Skin Sunscreen SPF 50+ can be applied to wet skin, it’s a broad spectrum sunscreen that covers a high UVA/UVB protection. It’s also suitable for those with sensitive skin types and even children can use this body sunscreen. Learn more about UVA and UVB protection here.

Generally, body sunscreen will be safe to use on kids. The kid’s and adult’s sunscreens use the same UV protective filters usually and can be used interchangeably. Where the two types of sunscreens differ is the added skincare ingredients used to target secondary skin types or concerns. When using an adult body sunscreen, children should opt for formulas designed for sensitive skin. Read more about sun protection for kids here.

Yes, the La Roche Anthelios Invisible Spray Sunscreen SPF 50+ is suitable for all skin types and has been tested on sensitive skin. Use this body sunscreen spray to shield your skin from UV damage. It has a light texture and is non-comedogenic which means that it does not clog pores.