Planning some fun in the sun? You don't have to spend big bucks on sunscreens and high SPF levels to get good protection.
If your sunscreen meets the American Academy of Dermatology's recommendations -- it's water resistant, has an SPF of at least 15, broad-spectrum coverage against UVA and UVB light, the proper ingredients, and you reapply a one-ounce amount frequently -- you should be good to go, even with a cheaper store brand. Some dermatologists recommend using at least SPF 30.
One thing to watch out for is UVA-ray protection since SPF only applies to UVB rays, says Henry Lim, chairman of the department of dermatology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.
The Food and Drug Administration doesn't have a UVA rating yet, he says, so while sunscreens may claim broad-spectrum protection, you may not be getting strong protection from UVA rays. He suggests using products containing avobenzone £¨also called Parsol 1789£©, titanium dioxide or zinc oxide.
As for SPF 100? If you're outdoors on a sunny day, "SPF 50 is probably sufficient," says Dr. Lim. "Beyond 30, the increase in the filtering is small."
SPF 15 blocks 93% of UVB rays, SPF 30 blocks 97%, and protection doesn't increase proportionately with a higher SPF number, according to the American Academy of Dermatology £¨aad.org£©.
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