Block A Burn With These Smart Skin-Saving Products

Not a beach guy? Doesn't matter. If you don't use UV protection, even brief intervals of sun exposure—a walk here, sitting by a window there—can damage your skin, says Neal Schultz, M.D., a Manhattan dermatologist. Protect your most vulnerable areas.

Scalp

The crown of your head is a prime sunburn zone. But typical sunscreens turn your hair into a greasy mess.

Try: Axe Buzzed Look Cream with SPF 15. It works easily into your hair. $6, theaxeeffect.

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Hands

Sleeves cover your arms, but your hands are left out there all alone. Some sunscreens need 30 minutes of skin contact before they start to work, so apply it before you leave the house.

Try: Lubriderm Daily Moisture with SPF 15 Lotion. $4, lubriderm.com

Eyes

The skin under your eyes is the thinnest on your body, so that's where your Clint Eastwood squint starts to look alarmingly realistic. Sunglasses with UVA/UVB filters are good, but you're not always wearing them.

Try: Shiseido Sun Protection Eye Cream SPF 32 PA+++. $35, sephora.com

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Lips

Women's lipsticks and balms may help protect their lips, which may be one reason a 2010 study in the British Journal of Dermatology found that men are at a higher risk of lip cancer than women.

Try: Every Man Jack Lip Balm with SPF 15. $5, everymanjack.com

Ears

A study published in the Skin Cancer Foundation Journal found that cancer on the ears was more prevalent in men than women. So swab them down.

Try: Dr. Dennis Gross Powerful Sun Protection SPF 30 oil-free towelettes. $18, dgskincare.com

Full Face

A blob the size of a quarter gives full protection, says Dr. Schultz. Using less may save money, but you're also reducing the cream's effectiveness by up to half.

Try: Neutrogena Men Active Protect Face Lotion SPF 50+. $11, neutrogena.com

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