9 sunscreen mistakes you don't have to make

You already know that it’s important to wear sunscreen—one Australian study even found that daily sunscreen use could reduce the risk of melanoma by as much as half. Even still, a 2015 study revealed most Americans are still not using sunscreen regularly.

What you may not know is that if you’re not applying sunscreen correctly, you could still be putting your skin at risk for wrinkles, premature aging, sunburn, and worse—skin cancer. From not applying enough to skipping application on cloudy days, learn how to avoid some common sun protection pitfalls with these expert tips.

Medically reviewed in June 2019.