Finger tip unit

Finger tip unit is like a way grown-ups measure how much sunscreen or cream to put on their skin. It can be a little tricky because different body parts need different amounts of sunscreen or cream, but the finger tip unit can help make it easier.

Imagine putting a blob of sunscreen on your finger tip, just enough to cover the very tip without being too much. This is called one finger tip unit. For example, if you were going to put sunscreen on your arm or leg, you’d need about four to six finger tip units or four to six blobs of sunscreen to cover the whole area.

The finger tip unit is a handy tool that helps make sure we don't use too much or too little sunscreen or cream on our skin. It’s important to protect our skin from the sun, so using the right amount of sunscreen or cream is key to avoid getting burned or getting skin damage.