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Derm Tips to Choose a Sun-Protective Hat

𝑫𝒊𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘?

If you don’t reapply your sunscreen every 2 hours, your sunscreen isn't even giving you full sun protection


Sometimes reapplication isn’t possible or just doesn't happen. So here's one easy step to give you some proper skin protection 👇

𝑾𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒂 𝒉𝒂𝒕!


Benefits of a hat (beyond sun protection):

✅ You never need to reapply

✅ It keeps you cool in the heat

✅ It's easy to find a style you like




❗ 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 ❗

✅ Full circumferential brim of at least 3 inches


✅ UPF50+: UPF indicate s how much UV radiation a fabric allows to reach your skin. And UPF50 fabric blocks 98% of UV radiation

✅ Fully covers the scalp: yes, you can get skin cancers on your scalp!


Here are some hat brands & types that are dermatologists' favourites:

🧡Crushable hats for on-the-go days

🧡Breathable, high-performance hats for the outdoors

🧡Dressy for special events

🧡Coolibar hats

🧡Eric Javitz hats


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