Sunscreen is one of the most important items a golfer can have in their bag. While spending several hours in the sunshine is enjoyable, it can also be extremely harmful to your skin, which is why you need protection.
From quick-drying to all-natural lotions and sprays, here are 10 sunscreens you should consider using if you’re getting outside this Memorial Day Weekend.
MDSolarSciences Quick Dry Body Spray Broad Spectrum SPF 40
This easy spray-on sunscreen by MDSolarSciences is an excellent choice for the course. It features a 360-degree continuous spray that can be applied at any angle. Plus it contains their patented SolSci-X stabilization system which allows for safer broad spectrum sun protection without the use of controversial chemicals. It’s hypoallergenic, lightweight, quick drying, oil free and water resistant. It’s also safe for adults and kids alike. Buy it here.
Skin Sunscreen Golf SPF 30
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Skin is made by golfers, for golfers. It is a non-greasy, sweat resistant, mineral-based lotion that doesn’t leave the white residue that most top of the line sunscreens do. It promises up to 80 minutes of water resistance and claims it can withstand two hours of intense sweating. Plus it provides skin hydration with a combination of manuka honey, aloe vera, and vitamin E. Buy it here.
Neutrogena Ultimate Sport Face Oil-Free Lotion SPF 70
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Neutrogena is known for their quality skincare products and their sport face oil-free sunscreen lotion is no different. The SPF 70+ formula is specifically for your face without clogging any pores. Their Helioplex Broad Spectrum provides top notch UVA/UVB radiation protection and promises to be water-resistant for up to 80 minutes. Buy it here.
Brush On Block Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Powder Sunscreen
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Finally, a sunscreen solution that makes sense. Brush On Block gets rid of messy, greasy lotions by simply brushing it on. It contains the naturally-occuring active sunscreen ingredients titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, to provide full-coverage, invisible, natural mineral sunscreen. It offers a fast, convenient and effective way to protect your skin on the course. Buy it here.
Elta MD UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50
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Get all the sun protection without that annoying white residue left on your face. Elta MD’s UV Sport uses a combination of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to guard against the sun’s harmful rays for long stretches at a time. Designed for sensitive skin, you can even reapply it while your skin is wet. Check it out.
thinksport Sunscreen SPF 50+
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This dermatologist recommended sunscreen from thinksport offers maximum protection with its non-nano zinc oxide formula. Instead of chemicals, it uses natural ingredients like the oils from sunflower, jojoba, olive, raspberry seed, and cranberry seed which makes it great for golfers with sensitive skin. Water resistant for up to 80 minutes. Check it out.
Alba Botanica Very Emollient Sport Mineral Sunscreen SPF 45
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If you have any regard for the environment, you might want to check out Alba Botanica’s sport suncreen. It’s biodegradable, reef-save and is made from 100% vegetarian ingredients. It contains zero parabens or synthetic fragrances. It’s water resistant for up to 80 minutes and is even recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation. Buy it here.
Goddess Garden Sport SPF 30 Natural Sunscreen
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This totally vegan option by Goddess Garden shouldn’t be overlooked. It’s great for somebody with sensitive skin who is looking for all natural ingredients such as aloe vera and sunflower seed oil. The product is biodegradable and is even packaged in a recycled container. Buy it here.
COOLA SPF 50 Sport Sunscreen Spray
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COOLA Sport comes in an easy to use spray with natural tropical scents like Guava Mango and Pina Colada. Nourish, repair and hydrate skin with 97 percent certified organic ingredients like cucumber, algae and strawberry extracts; and red raspberry seed oil, a natural sunscreen and anti-inflammatory rich in omega-3 and 6. Plus it promises 80-minute water resistance. Check it out.
BADGER SPF 35 Sport Sunscreen
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The totally natural sunscreen by Badger contains just five ingredients: zinc oxide, sunflower oil, beeswax, jojoba oil, and sunflower vitamin E. But these five ingredients combine to provide all of the necessary features to make one of the best sunscreens for golfers. 80 minutes of water resistance plus maximum protection. Your skin will thank you. Buy it here
