"Most adults aren’t applying sunscreen consistently."
We all know sunscreen is important. Are people actually using it?
A study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology looked into this very question.
What the Study Found
Researchers surveyed over 4,000 U.S. adults to understand how often they used sunscreen on their face and other exposed areas when outdoors on a sunny day for at least an hour.
Here’s what they found: Most adults aren’t applying sunscreen consistently.
🙍 Men
- 18.1% regularly used sunscreen on their face
- 19.9% on other exposed skin
- Only 14.3% used it on both
🙍 Women
- 42.6% used it on their face
- 34.4% on other exposed skin
- Just 29.9% covered both areas
Why This Matters
Sun exposure is the #1 preventable cause of:
- Premature skin aging
- Hyperpigmentation and uneven tone
- Skin cancers such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma
UVELLA Perspective
At UVELLA, we believe awareness is step one—but usability is step two.
That’s why we’re creating sunscreen that fits real life:
- Lightweight, elegant textures
- Daily wearability (even under makeup)
- Broad-spectrum protection you can trust
Scientific Reference
- Holman, D. M., et al. (2015). Patterns of sunscreen use on the face and other exposed skin among U.S. adults. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 73(1), 83–92.
Reviewed by:
Jungyoon Ohn, MD, PhD
Board-Certified Dermatologist
