You probably slather on sunscreen before heading to the beach, the pool, or even mowing the lawn. But here's the question...

Are you actually covering everything?

A recent study suggests the answer is... probably not.

Researchers asked people to apply sunscreen to their faces, then used a special UV camera to reveal the areas they missed. Since the face is one of the most common places for skin cancer to develop, the results were eye-opening.

The average person missed about 10% of their face.

 The Two Spots Almost Everyone Forgets

1. The Bridge of Your Nose

This was the biggest offender by far.

A whopping 77% of participants missed the bridge of their nose, and many also forgot the sides of it. Considering it's one of the first places the sun hits, that's a pretty important spot to remember.

2. Your Eyelids

About 14% of people skipped their eyelids, likely because nobody wants sunscreen dripping into their eyes.

But here's why it matters: 5% to 10% of all skin cancers occur on the eyelids, making them one of the most important places to protect.

Other Easy-to-Miss Spots

Your face isn't the only place that gets overlooked. According to the study, people also commonly forget to apply sunscreen to:

Your ears

 Your scalp (especially if you have thinning hair or a part)

 The tops of your toes

 The backs of your knees

 Your armpits

They're all places that can get plenty of sun, especially during outdoor activities.

 The Bottom Line

Before you head outside this summer, take an extra few seconds to double-check your sunscreen routine.

Your nose, eyelids, ears, scalp, toes, knees, and even your armpits will thank you later.