Bethesda sunscreen soap

Photo: Nicole Radja

SHOWER POWER It’s all about multitasking these days, and since we already have SPF in our moisturizers and lip balms, it was only a matter of time before a soap combo entered the sun-blocking scene. Bethesda sunscreen soap is an all-natural, non-oily and hypoallergenic bar that also contains an SPF of 10. Using it is no different than sudsing up with any other bar of soap: Just lather it with water, wash your skin and rinse. The soap leaves behind an invisible protective layer, shielding the skin from the sun. (According to the packaging, you’ll get best results if you air-dry, rather than toweling off after your shower.) It shouldn’t replace your normal SPF routine, but since the dog days of summer are almost upon us, it never hurts to have a little extra protection. This soap gives back in other ways, too. The company is giving away a free bar of Bethesda to anyone fighting cancer. Just send the name, address and patient’s condition to store@bethesdaskincare.com, and refer to the Melanie Policy (Melanie is the inventor’s sister, who is also battling cancer) in your e-mail. $8 at bethesdaskincare.com.

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