What Sun Protection Lotion Should We Use at the Beach?

You’ve packed your towel, your sunglasses, and your SPF — but have you packed the right lotion for the beach? What sun protection lotion should we use at the beach?

While sunscreen is often the only product people think of before a day in the sun, your skin needs more than just UV protection. Between the salt, sand, sweat, and sun, the beach environment is one of the harshest settings for your skin. And that’s where choosing the right lotion becomes more than a beauty decision — it’s a health one.

Not All Lotions Are Created Equal

Many beachgoers rely on generic creams or oil-heavy SPF lotions that often clog pores, leave a greasy finish, or disturb the skin’s natural balance. Most of these products don’t account for one crucial element: the skin’s pH.

Healthy skin has a pH of 5.5, which is slightly acidic. This is what dermatologists refer to as the acid mantle, the invisible barrier that protects your skin from bacteria, moisture loss, and environmental stress.

Unfortunately, many lotions — even those marketed as “natural” or “hydrating” — are alkaline or unbalanced, stripping the skin of this natural barrier over time. After hours in the sun, that’s the last thing your skin needs.

Why Sebamed Is the Smart Choice

Unlike most cosmetic products, Sebamed formulates all of its skincare, including its beach-ready body lotions and sun protection line, at an optimal pH of 5.5. That means you’re not just moisturising; you’re actively protecting your skin’s microbiome and structure.

When you apply Sebamed Moisturising Body Lotion or Sebamed Sun Lotion SPF 50, you’re reinforcing what the beach environment tries to erode. Your skin stays balanced, hydrated, and less prone to post-sun irritation or dryness.

What sets Sebamed apart isn’t just science — it’s how well the product feels on the skin. These are non-greasy, quick-absorbing, and ideal for even sensitive skin, including that of children. No heavy scents, no sticky finish. Just protection that feels like self-care.

How to Build the Right Routine

To make the most of your beach days — and your skincare — here’s what a simple Sebamed beach routine might look like:

1. Before the beach:
   Apply Sebamed Sun Lotion SPF 50 at least 20 minutes before exposure. Its high UV protection and water resistance make it ideal for long days by the sea.
2. After swimming or sweating:
   Reapply SPF if needed, and gently cleanse your skin with Sebamed Liquid Face & Body Wash to remove salt or chlorine without disrupting the skin’s pH balance.
3. End of day:
   Soothe and restore with Sebamed Moisturising Body Lotion — fast-absorbing, deeply hydrating, and clinically proven to support skin recovery.

More Than Beauty — It’s Protection

The beach should leave you with memories, not damaged skin. Choosing the right lotion isn’t about luxury — it’s about letting your skin do what it does best: protect and regenerate. And Sebamed’s 5.5 pH formula is built to support that.

So next time you ask yourself, “What lotion should I use on the beach?”, remember — it’s not just about sun protection. It’s about skin integrity, balance, and long-term health. And with Sebamed, you’re choosing a science-backed way to make your summer skincare smarter.