Did you know there was even such a thing as Sun Awareness Week? Well, it's happening now. It certainly makes sense to pay extra attention to your sunscreen as the weather gets warmer.
While many of us may stick to certain brands for nostalgic reasons (who doesn't love the smell of banana boat?), the products we used as kids might not be the best for us now. Consider the SPF4 we wore as teenagers when trying to get the minimum coverage possible. Ouch! These days pale is in, thanks to starlets like Anne Hathaway and Scarlett Johansson. So which products are right for you?
Body
For a day by the beach or lying by the pool, we love L'Oreal Ombrelle Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 15 or 30. These formulas are reasonably non-greasy and provide excellent coverage in both the lotion and spray on varieties. If you're playing beach volleyball consider the sport version, which won't come off when you sweat.
Face
We're wild for Lise Watier's Sun Smart Universal UV Shield in SPF 30. The paraben free creamy smooth formulation immediately melts into your skin with no grease whatsoever - and, knock on wood, it doesn't seem to cause break outs!
Lips
Choose a breathable lipbalm with SPF, such as Burt's Bees Sun Protecting Lip Balm with SPF 8. It's made with titanium dioxide, a naturally-occurring mineral which creates a micro-fine barrier to reflect the sun's harmful rays.
Au Naturale?
If you prefer a natural form of sunblock your best option is Titanium and Zinc, which can be found at the drugstore. Yes, it's white and pasty, but if you're a health nut you'll prefer this over a chemical concoction. Celeste Lutrario, VP of research and development at Burt's Bees says Titanium and Zinc are natural elements that our bodies know and can process, which makes them a better alternative. However, if you can't bear to be seen in public looking like the Pillsbury Dough Boy use a regular sunscreen, but avoid going over 30 SPF since the higher the SPF, the more chemicals are likely to be present.
What are your favourite sunscreen products?
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2 comments:
I would say my favorite sunscreen product at the moment is Clinique sun with spf 30 face and body cream.
I'm glad you mentioned the Burt Bee's sun protecting lip balm. That's one of my favorites too!
I like Neutrogena!!! :) Been using it for a few years.
I sometimes use Badger's Baby Sunscreen (which I bought for my baby). Great natural stuff but like the article said, it leaves the skin all white and pastey. I use it for my arms only but I put it all over my baby's face. He looks hilarious; even he laughs at himself in the mirror.
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