I was sent this last August, but by the time I was ready to try it out the great British Summer abruptly ended. It’s a fantastic product and the brand itself has grown to be a reputable company with a big fanbase.

One parent noted its fast and easy application, saying “it was the first time my 7-year-old enjoyed putting sunscreen on.

If you angle the sunscreen spray towards your back from above your shoulders and from the sides, you can usually get a pretty decent area of coverage.

A back lotion applicator is an easy-to-use tool with an extended handle to help you apply lotions, creams, or gels to your back effortlessly. If you are using a back lotion applicator for the first time, you might have a few doubts about using it.Older people need a back lotion applicator because the gradual aging process causes mobility issues, and it becomes difficult for them to reach different areas of their body. There are a few different long-handled sunscreen applicators on the market ( check out our favorite here) that make it easy to apply sunscreen to your back without you having to ask for help. Alternatively, you can also wrap a towel or washcloth around a spatula or some other long-handled item to create your own DIY back lotion spreader. Some reviewers complain that the formula can be drying, so it might not be best for those with extra dry skin.

The ergonomic design of the wooden handle is firm and sturdy compared to the regular plastic handles. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. This cream applicator for the back has a roller tool head for massaging the body while applying moisturizer. No matter if you choose mineral or chemical filters, make sure to reapply sunscreen to your face, body, and hair every 2 hours or immediately after sweating or working out. Her work has appeared in Forbes, Thrillist, HelloGiggles, Eater, Time Out, Southern Living, Travel + Leisure, and more.Now that we are coming up to summer it is now second nature to me using these solar buddies so I will be filling my second one with sun cream and giving a third to my other half for his.

Easy to fill with any liquid sunscreen, the Solar Buddies Sunscreen Applicator holds 100 ml, making it travel-friendly and TSA-approved in size. The applicator comes with 19 floating balls that gently massage your back muscles and help in spreading the liquid evenly and smoothly all over the body.

It doesn’t do as good a job as truly reapplying sunscreen — but it’s good enough in low risk environments, like if you’re sitting in the shade and wearing a hat,” he adds. I have been a childminder for 27 years and hate applying sun cream to a number of children as it takes so long , with solar buddies it takes seconds, great little invention wish I had one years ago.