Posted on Jul 9, 2015

29 Ways To Cover Up For People Who Suck At Reapplying Sunscreen

UV rays out, style in — all for under $40.

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They can block and absorb harmful UV radiation, which causes the majority of the 3.7 million skin cancers diagnosed in the U.S. each year, plus up to 90% of visible aging, according to skincancer.org.

BuzzFeed Life reached out to two experts certified by the Board of American Dermatology, Dr. Rachel Herschenfeld, of Dermatology Partners, Inc. in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and Dr. Lisa Garner, who runs her own practice in Garland, Texas.

Here's how they suggest covering up so you don't get deep fried out there this summer:

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You want to cover the places you're most likely to forget to reapply. So a strapless cover-up wouldn't be super helpful, but a flowy long-sleeve shirt dress would, since you're more likely to notice if your legs are burning than the backs of your arms. "The best protection will be offered by clothing that has long sleeves with full coverage of the chest and neck. I prefer jacket-type styles," says Garner.