When the sweat runs So the sun cream doesn't sting your eyes

You also need to protect yourself from the sun when playing tennis, football or running outdoors. The problem: the cream runs with the sweat. Even on the face. What can help?

You've put on plenty of sun cream before going out in the sun, but now the sweat is running - and with it the sun cream in your eyes. It burns, and instead of concentrating on the sport, you focus on the unpleasant stinging in your eyes.

To prevent this from happening, there are special sunscreens for the face, as dermatologist Christoph Liebich says: "They don't sting when they run into the eyes."

Reapply after two to three hours

But burning eyes are not the only problem when it comes to sun protection and sport. When the sweat flows, for example during a long tennis match, it eventually rinses the sun cream off the skin.

"Even creams that are labeled as waterproof should be reapplied after two to three hours," recommends Liebich. This means sitting down briefly, rubbing yourself dry, reapplying the cream and allowing it to soak in for a few minutes.

During sport, there is usually not too much time to wait. However, the first application of sun cream before sport should be applied well in advance so that it can be absorbed into the skin. "At least 20 minutes beforehand," advises the dermatologist.

Sun protection should suit your skin type

In general, athletes prefer to use products with a very high sun protection factor of 50. In addition, the protection should suit the skin - people with oily skin should use water-based gels, for example. According to Liebich, the skin type for which a product is designed is usually indicated on the packaging.

When applying sun cream, special attention should also be paid to the so-called sun terraces on the face: These are the nose, the area above the upper lip and the ears. Protect your lips with a sunscreen stick with a high sun protection factor. And ideally, a cap or hat should be worn on your head.