3 Things to Know About How Much Sunscreen to Use on Your Face

Use a quarter teaspoon for your face That’s about two finger-lengths of product, or roughly the size of a nickel. It sounds like a lot, but SPF ratings are tested at 2 mg per square centimeter of skin, and most people apply half that or less.

Using less sunscreen drops your protection fast If you apply half the required amount, SPF 50 becomes closer to SPF 15 or 20. There is no way to cheat physics here.

Dot sunscreen on your face first, then blend Don’t spread it like moisturizer. Use a measuring spoon once to train your eye, and after a week it will feel normal.