One of the most important facts about sun protection is that we need to reapply to ensure effectiveness. But how often we forget! Even the most diligent among us tend to fall off the wagon when it’s lunchtime and we are choosing an alfresco table. Really, who wants to slather on a layer of sunscreen over foundation?

A solution is at hand! Enter mineral powder foundation or sunscreen on the go!

These easy-to-use lightweight powders provide chemical-free broad-spectrum sun protection, with added benefits of absorbing oil and reducing shine (some are even bronzers). The best part is that many come in a convenient brush filled with the product.

Here are three of my favorites that have been around for some time time—as well as carry the Skin Cancer Foundation’s seal of approval.

Fireworks, s’mores, mosquitos...

With summer in full swing, sun exposure is definitely on the rise, and so is the use of sunscreens. The question is why the number of new cases of skin cancer continue to rise. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, diagnosed in more than two million people annually. The most effective treatment is prevention, but with so many products on the market, the choices can be overwhelming.

Here is a sunscreen primer: