How much sunscreen should you apply? What amount is too little, or too much? Studies show that most people apply only 20 to 50 percent of the recommended amount of sunscreen.

At Ottilie & Lulu we want to make sure tween girls know all they can about sunscreen--how important is is to apply sunscreen daily, how frequently to apply it--and how much to apply. Let's talk about the amount of sunscreen you should be applying. And let's start with your nose. Do you use just a dot? Well, you should be using a heaping teaspoon of sunscreen--just on your nose! For the delicate skin on your face and neck, you should be applying a heaping tablespoon of sunscreen. And for your body measure out the amount you can squeeze into a shot glass. This might sound like a lot of sunscreen, but it isn't. In fact, these measurements are the minimum you should use to maximize protection from the sun.

Having a sunscreen that isn't greasy and dries down instantly with no ghostly residue makes it easy to apply the recommended amounts. Of course, our favorite is Ottilie & Lulu Everyday Facial Moisturizer & Sunscreen SPF 20. It provides full spectrum protection from UVA and UVB rays and leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth with no sticky feel. That's why we are now featuring our special sunscreen offer: Buy 1; Get 1 Free! An $18.00 Value.

You know how important it is to protect your skin--especially your face--from the sun's damaging rays. Now you know how much is just the right amount to apply.

Have a great 4th of July holiday!