Applying sunscreen during these sun-soaked days of summer should be a no-brainer by now. We all know that sunscreen is a warrior in cancer prevention and a key factor in slowing down the aging process. But how you’re applying the product to your face is also crucial in battling aging. Using heavy upward strokes on the delicate eye area can cause fine lines to deepen before you even get to environmental factors like sun exposure. When spreading product in this area, always use your ring finger since it’s the weakest digit on your hand and use a tapping instead of pulling motion. Imagine your skin is a rose petal that can risk tearing underneath strong force.

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