The Top 5 Myths About Sunscreen Every Man Should Know

Written by Shaylynn Marks

Most of us assume that sunscreen is only for hot summer days, but in reality…UV rays are literally everywhere! They quietly damage your beard and skin every time you leave it unprotected. We’re talking premature aging, dryness, irritation, and yes, skin cancer. Not to mention, men are more likely to be diagnosed with skin cancer.

And before you think I’m wearing a tin foil hat—don’t worry! We’ve got the research to back it up. We’ll be busting the most common myths about sunscreen for beards so you can keep your skin healthy and your beard looking its best. 

The Top 5 Myths about Sunscreen

Myth #1: I only need sunscreen at the beach.

Truth: UV rays don’t wait for you to hit the sand. They’re out 365 days of the year—on sunny days, cloudy days, or even indoors. Around 80% of UV rays can pass through clouds, and UVA rays can penetrate glass.

Beard Impact: The skin under your beard can still get hit with UV rays, which can lead to dryness, beard dandruff, and irritation. 

Fix: Our Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 50 provides broad-spectrum protection for your skin from UVA and UVB sun rays. The quick-absorbing, non-greasy texture means you can protect your mug without feeling like you’re wearing “beach day” sunscreen to the bar.

Myth #2: My beard blocks the sun.

Truth: Even a thick beard can’t fully protect you. Sun rays can easily slip between beard hairs and still hit your skin. 

Beard Impact: Sun damage can weaken your beard hair follicles, leading to breakage, itch, and flaking.

Fix: Use a facial sunscreen with a lightweight texture that penetrates through beard hair to reach and protect the skin beneath. Our facial moisturizer also contains aloe vera and jojoba oil, which keeps both the beard hairs and skin hydrated to resist UV-induced dryness.

Myth #3: I never get a sunburn, so I don’t need sunscreen.

Truth: Not burning doesn’t mean you’re safe. UV damage can grow increasingly with exposure, breaking down collagen and raising skin cancer risk over time.

Beard Impact: Invisible damage under the beard can also lead to weaker hair growth and rough texture.

Fix: Our SPF moisturizer has a mineral-based formula works for all skin tones and doesn’t leave a white cast and delivers consistent daily protection that prevents long term damage—even if you don’t burn easily.

Myth #4: I won’t get enough Vitamin D if I wear sunscreen.

Truth: Wearing sunscreen does not affect Vitamin D production, and you actually only need a small amount of sun exposure for Vitamin D production. Plus, not wearing any sunscreen increases skin cancer risk.

Beard Impact: Protecting your skin helps maintain follicle health for stronger beard growth. 

Fix: While blocking harmful rays, our facial moisturizer infuses the skin with shea butter and green tea extract to support overall skin health, so your beard grows from a nourished foundation.

Myth #5: Every sunscreen is the same.

Truth: There are two main types of sunscreen: physical (mineral) and chemical—and they both work differently. Mineral sunscreens with ingredients like zinc oxide act as a shield by sitting on the skin to deflect the UV rays. They’re also gentler for sensitive skin and safer for the environment. Chemical sunscreens absorb UV rays and convert them to heat until they dissipate (yikes), but most contain irritants like oxybenzone.

Beard Impact: Mineral-based products are less likely to irritate the skin under the beard, reducing redness, itch, and allergic reactions.

Fix: Our daily sunscreen with SPF 50 is mineral-based and uses zinc oxide for UV protection without hormone-disrupting chemicals. 

How to Use SPF with a Beard

Protecting your skin and beard doesn’t have to be complicated, and this easy grooming routine with sunscreen only takes a few minutes:

Wash Up: Start with a beard shampoo or face wash to clear dirt, sweat, and oil.

Hydrate: If you have a beard, add a quick beard conditioning treatment and pat dry. 

Protect: Once the beard hairs and face are dry, apply a generous amount of facial moisturizer with SPF to your face, neck, ears, and under your beard. Our fast-absorbing, beard-safe formula will give your face (and beard) the protection and moisture you need.

Finish: Once absorbed, you can smooth out your beard with a couple drops of beard oil to lock in hydration, reduce frizz, and keep your beard in check.

Pro-tip: I know, grooming routines can feel be a bit fussy. But if you want to stay attractive, keep your skin clear, and maintain an acne-free beard—wash your face and beard one more time before bed. You’ll thank me later.

Wear Sunscreen to Protect Your Beard and Skin

With these myths about sunscreen busted, it’s time to put things to action. A daily sunscreen beard routine is so much more than just avoiding sunburn, and should be used regularly whether it’s a day indoors or that annual summer camping trip with your bros. Zeus Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 50 combines mineral-based sun protection with skin-loving ingredients so you can protect yourself and have a lower risk of cancer—all while having nicer skin and a soft, epic beard.