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12 Best Sunscreens — and the 2 WorstSee which products will prevent your skin from looking lobster-like all summer long |
Whether we like it or not, sunscreen is a must for all of us. And according to Heidi Waldorf, M.D., of Waldorf Dermatology & Laser Associates in Nanuet, NY, we need "an SPF of at least 15 daily." For prolonged sun exposure (anything more than the incidental exposure you might get from driving or working near a window), she recommends an SPF of 30 above with a water-resistant formula. She also suggests choosing a sunscreen containing titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, avobenzone or mexoryl as its active ingredient.
The amount of sunscreen you apply is also vital. Waldorf recommends "a shot glass full of sunscreen" for the average adult and reapplying "every one to two hours while outdoors." We'll admit that doesn't sound like a fun way to spend your summer, but with these reader-approved products, maybe it won't seem like such a chore.
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The amount of sunscreen you apply is also vital. Waldorf recommends "a shot glass full of sunscreen" for the average adult and reapplying "every one to two hours while outdoors." We'll admit that doesn't sound like a fun way to spend your summer, but with these reader-approved products, maybe it won't seem like such a chore.
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SEE NEXT PAGE: Worst Sunscreen No. 2: SkinCeuticals Ultimate UV Defense SPF 30, $40
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My favorite SPF products are by PTR. The powder brush is perfect for adding more during the day, the Retinol Fusion AM moisturizer has SPF 30.
by DTalksAll Friday, April 12, 2013 at 12:58PM Report as inappropriate
I want to try the clinique super city block spf 40 . I have very pale skin and burn like crazy and this is the highest spf i have seen on a face sunblock that is good quality!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by maddy_c Monday, April 8, 2013 at 04:24AM Report as inappropriate
Some are not very affordable.
by Lili04 Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 02:28AM Report as inappropriate
I love Coppertone always have always will!
by Backinaction86 Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 11:02AM Report as inappropriate
Avon SKIN SO SOFT BUG GUARD PLUS SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion, is the one I'd like to try
by EricaC123 Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 10:58AM Report as inappropriate
It's better then most not greasy but a lil heavy...
by Backinaction86 Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 10:42AM Report as inappropriate
Not the best!!
by Backinaction86 Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 10:35AM Report as inappropriate
Really expensive
by LittleBunny Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 08:28PM Report as inappropriate
I only wish some of these were more affordable...
by GingerDrink Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 10:06PM Report as inappropriate
Another good sunscreen article!!
by mhw Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 10:56AM Report as inappropriate