This is a question I often ask myself, and often want to share with my family and friends: what’s the best sunscreen, and how much sunscreen or sunblock?
Here is what I have gathered, recommend and do myself:
- A “healthy tan” is a total myth. Any tan can damage your skin.
- No such thing as a sunscreen that causes cancer – too much sun can though.
- Sunscreen with SPF (Sun Protection Factor) between 15-30 seems to be enough. Higher SPF’s don’t necessarily offer increased protection. If you are highly sensitive, or have had skin cancer – check with a doctor – you may need some special sunscreen.
- Anytime you go outside, you may potentially get harmful UVA rays, even on cloudy days.
- A 2000 review in “Dermatology Nursing” recommends ecamsule, an expensive sunblock ingredient. Other ingredients in “broad spectrum” sunblocks, such as avobenzone and benzophenone are alos supposedly good.
- Use a lot of sunblock. Lather it up, and rub it in!
- Reapply every two hours, and definitely after getting wet.
Some of my research is inspired by an excellent article in the July, 2010 edition of the University of California Wellness Letter. I recommend you get it and read it. Go to www.WellnessLetter.com.
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