Complete Hand Sun Protection: Combining Sunscreen and UV Gloves

Sunscreen and gloves protect your hands in different ways. Used together, each one covers what the other misses. Here is a simple daily routine for hands that face the sun across the GCC.

Why one method is not enough

The Skin Cancer Foundation says no single method of sun protection is perfect, and recommends making several steps part of your daily habits. It also calls clothing the first line of defense against the sun's rays. The CDC gives the same advice: use sunscreen and wear protective clothing, even when you're in the shade.

There is a practical reason too. SPF is tested with a thick, even layer of 2 mg of sunscreen per square centimetre of skin. A review of published studies found most people apply much less in real life, usually 0.4 to 1.5 mg. Gloves don't depend on how much you apply.

How they work together

• Sunscreen covers the skin gloves leave open, like your wrists and fingertips, and your hands whenever the gloves are off.
• Gloves give steady, even protection during long stretches of sun, like driving, and don't rub off when you touch things.

A simple daily routine

1. Morning: after your skincare, apply hand sunscreen to the backs of your hands, fingers and wrists.
2. In the car: put on your UV-protective gloves before you drive, especially on long or midday trips.
3. Out and about: take the gloves off and keep them in their case, and reapply sunscreen after washing your hands.
4. Evening: hand wash your gloves when needed and let them air dry flat.

Protecting your treatments

If you use hand serums or brightening treatments, daily UV protection helps you keep the results. It's easier to stay consistent once covering your hands becomes as automatic as grabbing your keys and phone.

The No.RAYs Sun Care Set

The No.RAYs Sun Care Set brings both together: Hand Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ (60 ml) and a pair of UV-protective gloves in Gray or Purple. It costs AED 179 together, instead of AED 194 bought separately. Add the Gloves Pod to carry your gloves, and the Charm to clip your sunscreen to your bag.

Want the details? Read about why hands need their own sunscreen and how to choose UV gloves for driving.