Olivia Harrison

I work outside all day and had the same problem. Mine cracked fast until I realized sunscreen and bug spray were eating the material, plus the case was so stiff it snapped at the cutouts after a couple of drops so yeah i moved to a flexible matte finish with chunky corners and a raised lip around the screen and camera. That combo finally held up through months of dirt and falls. Game changer. What helped most was choosing something that bends a bit instead of shattering, with covered buttons so the sides are solid. I also stop handling the phone until sunscreen dries, and I keep it out of direct sun in the truck. Little habits add up when you are trying to stretch a tight budget.