Protection made for the water, topped up after you towel off.

Every stroke in open water. Every lap under open sky. Protection that stays put through whatever the session throws at you.

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Swimming essentials.

Picked for water glare, long sessions and strong UV exposure.

LifeJacket Anti-Chafe Bar with aluminium tin, anti-chafing protection for runners and cyclists

Anti-Chafe Bar From £13.50

4.9 (43 reviews)

Anti-chafe balm bar. Stops rubbing before it starts.

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LifeJacket SPF 50+ Mineral Sun Stick — zinc sunscreen for face and lips, water resistant

SPF 50+ Mineral Sun Stick £16.00

4.9 (156 reviews)

100% mineral SPF 50+ stick for face and lips. Won't budge or sting.

SPF 50+ Sun Protection Spray £24.00

4.8 (68 reviews)

SPF 50+ sunscreen spray. Dries in seconds, for the bits you miss.

LifeJacket Daily Repair Moisturiser tube, after sun moisturiser for calming and soothing skin

Daily Repair Moisturiser £16.00

4.8 (364 reviews)

Lightweight evening moisturiser. Calms and supports your barrier.

Why it's worth it for you.

Long hours in the sun add up.

Most UV exposure comes from everyday time outdoors. Training, match days and long sessions all increase the load on your skin.

Protection should perform like your kit.

SPF, UPF clothing and recovery products built to handle sweat, movement and all weather.

Trusted by people who spend serious time outside.

Athletes, adventurers and outdoor pros rely on protection that won't let them down when it matters.

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What people in the know say.

Ruth Daniels - CEO, British Triathlon.

“Swimming is often an outdoors sport with athletes and participants constantly exposed to the elements. Partnering with LifeJacket allows us to provide our athletes and members with world-class skin protection, while also empowering them with knowledge and awareness that will last a lifetime. This is about looking after the person, not just the performance, and we’re delighted to welcome LifeJacket into the British Triathlon family.”

Relevant articles.

Practical tips for staying protected while you get on with life outside, from our LifeJournal.

The top things you need to know about skin safety on the water

Water reflects UV back at you, so time on it means exposure from above and below. What that does to skin, and the six things worth getting right.

Say goodbye to skin chafing: how to prevent discomfort and pain

Friction injuries outrank muscle and joint injuries in ultrarunning. Why chafing and blisters happen, where they strike, and how to prevent both.

Why year round SPF makes sense & how to do it easily

Should you use SPF every day of the year? Absolutely. Read and learn why.

Common questions

Do I need sun protection year-round?

Yes. Cloudy days still mean UV exposure, and water reflection makes it worse. Year-round protection keeps you swimming without worry.

Do I need SPF as a swimmer?

Sun exposure is high during long swims outdoors. In addition, UV still reaches you in the water, and sunscreen washes off. A non-greasy, water resistant SPF such as our Mineral Sun Stick or Sun Protection Spray is best for swimming.

How often should I reapply sunscreen?

Reapply at least every two hours, especially if sweating, in water or having towelled down.

Do you have anti-chafe products for swimming

Our Anti-Chafe Bar stops wetsuit rub before it starts. Longer swims, zero irritation.