Sunscreen for Your Scalp, Ears, and Other Forgotten Spots
The high-risk areas most people forget to cover.
The ears, scalp, lips and backs of the hands are common sites for skin cancers, in part because they are routinely missed during sunscreen application.
Coverage gaps, not low SPF, are what most often let UV through — the part line, ear rims and tops of the feet get skipped, so a stick, spray or SPF lip balm for those spots beats chasing a higher number.
Questions we get a lot
Do I need to put sunscreen on my scalp and ears?
Yes. The scalp's part line, the tops and rims of the ears, the back of the neck and the lips are all high-exposure, frequently missed spots where skin cancers commonly appear. Use a stick or spray for the scalp and ears, an SPF lip balm for lips, and a hat for extra scalp coverage.
What are the most commonly missed spots when applying sunscreen?
People routinely skip the ears, the scalp and part line, the back of the neck, the lips, the tops of the feet, and the backs of the hands. These areas get steady UV exposure, so work them into your routine deliberately and reapply them too — uneven coverage, not low SPF, is the usual weak point.
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