Popsugar Health & Fitness Healthy Living Cute Rash Guard Tops For Women Save Your Skin This Summer With These 11 Protective Rash Guards That Really Work 23 April 2019 by Maggie Ryan Image Source: roxy.com As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. I'm a dermatologist's worst nightmare: red hair, pale skin, a tendency to freckle, a love of the beach and outdoor sports — and I grew up in sunny-365-days-a-year Southern California. I know my way around skin protection, from high-SPF sunscreen to the biggest-brimmed hats you can imagine, but nothing works as well as covering up that sensitive skin. Rash guards in particular make a huge difference when I'm at the beach or even swimming laps in an outdoor pool. Brands are making more effective, protective options every year, with a sporty, surfer-girl vibe that works in and out of the water. These 11 options range from super stylish to purely functional, but they all have a UPF of 50, which stands for ultraviolet protection factor — the SPF of clothes. (For reference, a regular white t-shirt, aka your usual beach cover-up, has a UPF of seven.) Pull one of these skin-saving choices over your swimsuit top, and leave unhealthy, painful sunburn in the past. Billabong Sol Searcher Long Sleeve Rashguard Image Source: billabong.com From Billabong, the Sol Searcher Long Sleeve Rashguard ($50) keeps you covered from neck to wrists in a dark, durable polyamide/elastane blend fabric. The rash guard features a quarter-zip to keep you cool and comfortable in hotter temperatures. Sol Searcher Long Sleeve Rashguard $50 from billabong.com Buy Now Roxy Dreaming Day Front Zip Rashguard Image Source: roxy.com Simple and formfitting, the Roxy Dreaming Day Front Zip Rashguard ($55) is perfect for the hottest beach and pool days: its light colour will keep you cool, but the fabric maintains a solid 50 UPF. Roxy Dreaming Day Front Zip Rashguard $55 from roxy.com Buy Now Rip Curl Nighthawk Front Zip Rashguard Image Source: shop.nordstrom.com Rip Curl is a favourite surf brand, so you can trust that its products will hold up during long hours out in the water. This gorgeous paisley-patterned Nighthawk Front Zip Rashguard ($49, originally $60) has a zipper so you can decide exactly how much coverage you want, and the dark blue colouring makes it extra sun-protective. Nighthawk Front Zip Rashguard $49 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now Axesea Womens Long Sleeve Rash Guard Image Source: amazon.com The Axesea Womens Long Sleeve Rash Guard ($22-$36) is essentially a supercomfortable long-sleeved one-piece, and it has rave reviews on Amazon: good coverage, high quality, and a flattering fit for a low price point. The suit/rash guard comes in 18 different patterns, so take your pick. Axesea Womens Long Sleeve Rash Guard $22 from amazon.com Buy Now Patagonia Micro Swell Rashguard Image Source: shop.nordstrom.com Dark, crew-neck, and with 50+ UPF protection, the Patagonia Micro Swell Rashguard ($99) is a tried-and-true choice for anyone looking for Summer skin protection. It's made of a polyester blend that's guaranteed not to rub or irritate no matter how long you're in the water. Patagonia Micro Swell Rashguard $99 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now Volcom Simply Solid Rashguard Image Source: shop.nordstrom.com This inky black Simply Solid Rashguard ($31, originally $45) from Volcom has a sleek, surfer-girl appeal and the UV protection to match. Earth-friendly plus: the material is made from reclaimed fishing nets. Simply Solid Rashguard $31 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now Santorini Front Tie Rashguard Image Source: cabanalife.com This gorgeous Santorini Front Tie Rashguard ($80) has a summery, Mediterranean feel that makes it perfect for postbeach brunch and dinner, after it's done keeping you safe from rays on the sand. Its fast-drying fabric stays light and cool even after you've taken a dip. Santorini Front Tie Rashguard $80 from cabanalife.com Buy Now Sporti Women's Sport Fit Rash Guard Image Source: swimoutlet.com Stand out in brilliant neon pink with the Sporti Women's Sport Fit Rash Guard ($24, originally $34), made with antichafing seams that stay in place when you swim, surf, or relax. Sporti Women's Sport Fit Rash Guard $24 from swimoutlet.com Buy Now Roxy Long Sleeve Rash Guard Image Source: roxy.com Bona-fide surfer-girl brand Roxy is the brand behind this Long Sleeve Rash Guard ($50), made of a soft, stretchy fabric that stays comfortable in and out of the water. The deep indigo colour and delicate, colorful sleeve-and-side detailing make this rash guard a stylish, sporty, and sun-safe choice. Long Sleeve Rash Guard $50 from roxy.com Buy Now Healthy LivingFitness GearSwimmingSwimwearSummer