How to Choose the Best Sunscreen

Go to any drug store or department store and you will find many different sunscreens to choose from. Many of them claim to have ultimate protection against the sun's harmful rays. Others claim to be 100% waterproof. Still others claim to be safe for sensitive skin and for babies. With so many choices on the market, how does a consumer really know which sunscreen lives up to its claim? Fortunately, products have been tested over and over for their SPF (Sun Protection Factor) and their effectiveness and the results have been made public. Read more to learn how to choose the best sunscreen.

Instructions

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   To choose the best sunscreen overall, you want to purchase Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock. It has avobenzone and oxybenzone for protection against the UVA rays that cause long-term skin damage. It also has Helioplex, which helps its active ingredients protect for up to five hours. Not too thick or heavy, the sunscreen comes in three different SPF levels; 30, 45, and 55. The SFP 30 and SPF 45 versions both contain antioxidants for added benefits. The average cost for Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock is about $8 for 3 ounces. It can be purchased at many online stores, drug stores, Target, and Amazon.com.

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   To choose the best "budget" sunscreen, you will want to buy No-Ad Sunblock Lotion. No-Ad SPF 45 contains avobenzone for protection... against broad-spectrum UVA and UVB rays. No-Ad Sunscreen is very water resistant and will maintain the indicated SPF for approximately 80 minutes in the water. No-Ad Sunscreen also contains aloe with antioxidant properties. This sunscreen is much more economical, selling for about $11 for 16 ounces. No-Ad Sunscreen can be purchased at major drug stores and department stores, as well as at Amazon.com.

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   To choose the best sunscreen for sensitive skin and babies, make your choice Blue Lizard Sensitive SPF 30+, or Blue Lizard Baby. Blue Lizard sunscreens are chemical and fragrance-free, designed for babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Their formulas contain zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, which act as a physical barriers against UVA and UVB rays. Blue Lizard Sunscreens are also water-resistant. The cost of Blue Lizard starts at about $9.50 for 5 ounces.

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   To choose the best sport-formula sunscreen, buy Neutrogena Active Breathable Sunblock. This sunscreen contains plenty of film-forming agents, making it more water- and sweat-resistant. Neutrogena Active Breathable Sunblock is sheer and lightweight, yet it continues to stay on even during sweating or swimming. It contains avobenzone and has an SPF of 45. In addition, it contains silica powder which absorbs oils and perspiration. The average cost of this sunblock is $10 for 4 ounces and can be purchased where Neutrogena products are carried.

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