Choosing The Right Sunscreen

Here are our recommendations: Nanoparticled zinc oxide (and titanium dioxide if you do not sweat--titanium dioxide turns gray when mixed with sweat) sunscreens protect immediately, and newer versions of these sunscreens form a thin film rather than... Full Answer

The skin on your face is more sensitive than the skin covering many other areas of your body. If you're prone to breakouts, the ingredients in your basic sunscreen may trigger acne and new blemishes. Look for a product designed for your face. Full Answer

SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor. Using sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or greater can prevent sunburn and the damage it causes. Watch the animation to learn more about sunburn and skin protection. Full Answer

No, there are some important characteristics that distinguish one sunscreen and the protection it provides from another. Adequate protection requires a sunscreen with a minimum SPF rating of 15 and protection against both UVA and UVB rays.  Watch... Full Answer

People who like exercising outside, take note: Sunscreen is an active woman’s best line of defense against skin damage, Leslie Baumann, MD, dermatologist and author, told us. “Women should wear sunscreen daily, especially if... Full Answer

That depends on your preference. Any type of sunscreen should work well, provided that you use a high enough SPF and reapply it regularly. However, sprays may be difficult to apply outside, especially on windy days. Use a sunscreen and wear protective... Full Answer

"Broad-spectrum" sunscreens protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) light. According to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules announced in 2011, sunscreens labeled "broad spectrum" must pass a standardized test that... Full Answer

Using broad spectrum sunscreen when spending time in the sun can help prevent not only sunburn but also premature skin aging, and skin cancer—if you choose the right product. Now sunscreen labels will let consumers know for sure if they're... Full Answer

According to guidelines released in 2011 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a sunscreen can claim to prevent skin cancer if it has a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher and offers broad-spectrum protection against both ultraviolet... Full Answer

When it comes to the SPF level in sunscreen, a higher number doesn't always mean better protection. In this video  dermatologist Dr. Ellen Marmur explains why. Full Answer