Spray-on sunscreen is convenient and simple, especially when you're at the beach or the pool. It's easy to use and apply, and it doesn't leave white residue all over. However, is it as safe and potent to use spray sunscreen over lotion? According to experts, spray isn't always the better choice in sunscreen, especially when using it on children. 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration draw concerns that spray sunscreen can pose some dangers when using on children, such as kids inhaling the fumes when parents are applying the sunblock to their bodies (via Children's Community Pediatrics). In addition, experts are weary about using aerosol cans near an open flame or the possibility of combustion or explosion. 

To top this off, they point out that lotion allows you to see just how much product you are applying to your body due to the thickness and color, whereas with spray, you can't always tell how much you're using. Therefore, it can be risky to use spray, as it can leave people open to burning in places they've missed. Overall, experts suggest that if you are choosing between the two, using the lotion is the way to go.