noun
- creams, lotions, or other preparations applied to the skin to protect it from the harmful effects of the sun’s ultraviolet rays
Usage: plural form of sunscreen
Examples
- She packed several different sunscreens for their beach vacation.
- The store carries sunscreens with various SPF ratings.
- Dermatologists recommend using broad-spectrum sunscreens daily.
- Water-resistant sunscreens are ideal for swimming and sports.
- Many sunscreens now contain zinc oxide as an active ingredient.
- The family applied sunscreens before heading to the pool.
- Chemical and mineral sunscreens work differently to protect skin.