SPF 30 or higher is first and foremost where you need to begin. But look for the UVA AND UVB blocking words on the bottle. The best blocker will include ingredients like opaque compounds titanium dioxide or zinc oxide, which come in skin colors other...
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SPF 30 or higher is first and foremost where you need to begin. But look for the UVA AND UVB blocking words on the bottle. The best blocker will include ingredients like opaque compounds titanium dioxide or zinc oxide, which come in skin colors other than old school surfer boy white. Micronizing technology makes both appear more transparent on the skin. Number one rule: Dont wait until you are at the beach or poolside to smear it on. Do it after your shower in the morning. Sunlight is made of two types of ultraviolet light: UVB rays, which cause sunburns, and UVA rays, which tan. Although both may increase the risk of skin cancer, sun damage and wrinkles, the FDA only requires UVB protection, according to Cohen. Experts agree, avoid the sun between the daytime hours of 11 and 3, catch early rays or late afternoon sunshine to keep your Vitamin D levels where they need to be. The Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit, also released their investigation of nearly 1,000 brand-name... See less 
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