I care about preventing UV exposure. For me, finding a quality sunscreen is a must. No one wants painful burning, wrinkles, or worse yet, skin cancer caused by exposure to the sun. I believe in using quality sunscreens because they last longer and protect your skin from UVA and UVB rays. When tests were conducted for Consumer Reports, 23 of the 60 sunscreens tested were found to have less SPF than the labeled number. No thank you!
Why You Should Be Buying Quality Sunscreens
According to Consumer Reports, there is also a specific way that you should use your sunscreens. Check it out below.
“When Using Sunscreen
Shake it. The directions may not tell you to do this, but it’s a good idea because it helps distribute the active ingredients throughout the sunscreen.
Use enough. Apply sunscreen 15 to 30 minutes before you go outside. For lotions, a good rule of thumb is a teaspoon per body part or area: 1 teaspoon for your face, head, and neck; 1 for each arm; 1 for each leg; 1 for your chest and abdomen; and 1 for your back and the back of your neck. For sprays, apply as much as can be rubbed in, then repeat. Regardless of which kind you use, reapply every 2 hours and after swimming or sweating.
Use spray sunscreens carefully. The FDA has said it is exploring the risks of inhaling spray sunscreens. Until we know more, our experts say to avoid using sprays on children, and do not spray them directly on your face. Instead, spray sunscreen onto your hands then apply it to your face. If you do use a spray on a child, spray the sunscreen into your hands and rub it onto the child’s skin. Sprays are flammable, so let them dry before going near an open flame.”
Check out my favorite sunscreens below!
Cellular Laboratories® De-Aging Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+, Motives® Cosmetics, $44.95
Cellular Laboratories® De-Aging Day Creme SPF 20, Motives® Cosmetics, $67.50
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