COCO x Dermhaus Sun Protection Guide
March 11, 2026, 7:16 AM
Tennis fans often spend hours outdoors during matches, making sun protection essential for both players and spectators. With the Credit One Charleston Open here in Charleston, it’s a great time to review the dermatologist-recommended ways to protect your skin from sun damage. At Dermhaus, we created this guide to help you enjoy time on the court while keeping your skin healthy.
☀️ SUN PROTECTION GUIDE
Protecting your skin from the sun is essential to:
- Prevent skin cancer
- Avoid painful sunburns
- Reduce wrinkles
- Prevent dark spots and hyperpigmentation
✅ SPF BASICS
What to Look For:
- At least SPF 30 (I recommend SPF 50)
- Must say “Broad Spectrum” (protects against both UVA & UVB rays)
- Choose water-resistant formulas if swimming or sweating
⏰ How to Apply
- Apply a golf ball or shot glass amount for the full body
- Reapply every 2 hours
- Reapply after:
- Swimming
- Toweling off
- Heavy sweating
- Spray sunscreen = reapplication only
- Always rub it in for full coverage
☁️ Important Reminders
- Clouds do NOT block UV rays
- Sunscreen expires — do not use if:
- Over 3 years old
- Past expiration date
- Makeup with SPF is not enough
- You still need a full sunscreen base
👂 Often Forgotten Areas
- Lips
- Eyelids
- Ears
- Hair part / scalp
- Tops of feet
🧴 Mineral vs. Chemical Sunscreens
Mineral (Inorganic)
- Zinc oxide
- Titanium dioxide
- Great for sensitive skin
- Zinc = excellent blocker
- Can be harder to blend in darker skin tones
Chemical (Organic)
- Often more cosmetically elegant
- May irritate sensitive or eczema-prone skin
The best sunscreen is the one you will actually use consistently.
👶 SUNSCREEN FOR CHILDREN
- Babies < 6 months
- No sunscreen
- Use shade + protective clothing
- Babies & children > 6 months
- Use mineral sunscreen
🧢 Don’t Forget Physical Protection
For maximum protection, combine sunscreen with:
- UPF clothing
- Wide-brimmed hats
- Sunglasses
- Shade
Clothing treatment option:
- Rit Dye Sun Guard (available on Amazon)
🌟 MY TOP RECOMMENDED SPF BRANDS
Must be:
- SPF 30 minimum (50 preferred)
- Labeled “Broad Spectrum”
Favorites:
- Spooge
- Blue Lizard
- MD Solar Sciences
- EltaMD
- Sun Bum
🧴 NON-MINERAL / CHEMICAL SUNSCREENS
Body & Face:
- Aveeno Hydrate + Protect SPF
- Banana Boat Kids Spray SPF 50/100 (water resistant)
- Kopari Sun Shield Body Glow SPF 50
- Sun Bum Daily Gel SPF 50
🧴 MINERAL (ZINC / TITANIUM) SUNSCREENS
- Spooge The OG
- Spooge Ghosted
- Spooge Cheeky
- MD Solar Sciences Mineral Moisture Defense SPF 50
- Blue Lizard
- EltaMD Zinc Formulas
- The Naked Bee
✨ TINTED SUNSCREENS
Benefits:
- Reduce white cast
- Help with dyspigmentation
- Some provide light coverage
Options:
- Spooge Dew Me
- EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 Tinted
- Sun Bum Glow SPF
- MD Solar Sciences Gleam + Glow SPF 50
- MD Solar Sciences Mineral Beauty Balm SPF 50
- Colorescience Sunforgettable Face Shield SPF 50
- ISDIN Eryfotona Ageless SPF 50
- Epionce Daily Shield SPF 50
- Cotz (great 100% mineral option for deeper skin tones)
- Purlisse Mineral SPF 30 BB Cream
- Avène Mineral Compact SPF 50
🔥 SUNSCREENS FOR ACNE-PRONE SKIN
Look for:
- “Non-comedogenic”
- “Oil-free”
Options:
- Spooge The OG
- Spooge Ghosted
- CeraVe Ultra-Light SPF 30
- EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46
- Neutrogena Clear Face SPF 30/50
- Hero Cosmetics Force Shield SPF 30
- Paula’s Choice Clear Fluid SPF 30+
- Supergoop Mineral MatteScreen / Unseen
🌿 SUNSCREENS FOR SENSITIVE SKIN (Eczema, Rosacea)
Choose:
- Mineral formulas
- Fragrance-free
- Patch test first
Options:
- Spooge The OG
- Spooge Ghosted
- EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46
- Vanicream SPF 30/50
- Blue Lizard Sensitive SPF 50
- Colorescience All Calm SPF 50
- Cotz Sensitive Mineral
💄 LIP SUNSCREENS
- Aquaphor Lip Protectant SPF 30
- Hello Sunday Lip SPF 50
- O’Keeffe’s Lip Repair SPF 35
- Neutrogena Revitalizing Lip Balm SPF 20
- The Naked Bee Zinc SPF 15
- MD Solar Sciences Sheer Lip Balm SPF 30
👗 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING BRANDS
- Waterlust
- Coolibar
- Solumbra
- Cabana Life
- Mott50
- Sunday Afternoons
- Sun Grubbies
- Columbia Sportswear
- ExOfficio
