Don't Love Your Sunscreen? Don't Toss It — Use This Derm's Genius Tip

In the quest for your go-to sunscreen, you might find yourself blowing through a few options—especially if you're unable to test them first in-store. Perhaps a confection left you with a ghostly cast (common with mineral formulas, yet disheartening every time), or maybe you're not too fond of the texture, the scent, or you're just less than enamored with how it rests on your skin. Fair! 

When it comes to skin care, many of us pay the most attention to our faces. This makes sense, of course, as it's the most visible real estate. But did you know your hands are actually one of the first areas to show signs of aging? It's true: Because you use your paws so much on a daily basis (putting them through more work), wash them frequently (which can compromise the microbiome), and forget to coat them in proper sun care (unless you're constantly reapplying, then hats off to you), your hands are extra susceptible to environmental aggressors and premature aging—you know, fine lines, crepey skin, and the like. 

All the more reason to slather on a sunscreen, no? And while you can use whatever sunscreen you please to protect your paws, Howard-Verovic suggests repurposing those less-than-favorable tubes that didn't quite work for your face. You might not mind a slight white cast, an oily coating, or thick texture on your hands as much—and, thus, the once unfit sunscreen sees new life.