Best Sunscreen and
Other Sun Care Products
"Top
Protection Picks"
The
best sunscreen products have chemical agents with full spectrum
coverage against UV rays....and remember SPF level is an indicator of
protection from UVB.
There
are many chemical agents used to create sun protection, and yes they
provide some effective coverage. However,
don't assume that just because they are present in a sunscreen, that
they provide full service....
The
Most Effective Sunscreens Have
These
Ingredients...These
ingredients are proven to cover the full UVA/ UVB spectrum (not
just part of a ray spectrum).
Chemical
Block (absorb UVR): AVOBENZONE (Parsol 1789)
NEW! I am glad to add to this
list BEMOTRIZINOL AND ECAMSULE for full UVA spectrum protection, photo
stable and have minimal absorption into skin...
Tinosorb S (Bemotrizinol) is safe and compatible with most
other blocking agents and can actually help other sunscreen agents by
preventing their breakdown)
Mexoryl Sx (Ecamsule another safe agent that provides full
UVA spectrum coverage, and is photo stable)
Fact:SPF
indicates protection from sunburns only and therefore ONLY
UVB rays.
Full
spectrum protection from UVA requires the presence of these
specific ingredients;AVOBENZONE
(Parsol 1789)- chemical agents in sunscreens absorb UV Rays.
Yes...But,
knowing what we know now about the harmful damaging effects of sun
tanning OR prolonged sun exposure (and have unfortunately experienced),
sun kissed should only ever be a style achieved
artificially.
And...You
can do a better job than the sun! There is an amazing array
of beauty products designed to do exactly that; sunless tanning
lotions, sprays, bronzers, makeup that can simulate that
look. In fact, a more beautiful sun kissed look can be
achieved (minus the dehydration, uneven pigmentation, scaly, rough,
raccoon eyes, etc).
Note*
Take special care those of you with sensitive skin (including
children's skin). The best sunscreen choice still has to
accommodate your skin type. Really high SPF sunscreens can
potentially increase your chance of reaction (the greater the SPF, the
more chemicals used to generate the SPF) especially when applied to the
face.
The
list below has some very good product choices and will be sure to point
you in the right direction....
Shopping For The Best Sunscreen and
Sun Care Products
sunscreen/ sunblock:
for
FACE
The ingredient list is the key here...avobenzone (Parsol 1789),
bemotrizonal (Tinosorb S) AND ecamsule (Mexoryl Sx), titanium
dioxide, zinc oxide
sunscreen/ sunblock:
for BODY
Key ingredients plus sweat proof
/waterproof are likely the ideal if you are active or at
waterfronts/ pools...
sunscreen/ sunblock:
for CHILDREN
Watch formulations...look for packaging that addresses sensitive skin
and FULL UVA/UVB protection (not just good).
after sun care:
moisturizer, treatment-ALOE is a beautiful thing...look for good skin
soothing formulations with high ALOE concentration
sunless tanning:
Clarins makes some of the most natural looking...
sun glasses:
Your
eye wear needs UV Ray protection...make sure it 100% (polarized depends
on your specific needs)...these are Oakley and outside play oriented
hats:
lipsticks,
gloss, pencils
clothing:
Protection
in the water is key, especially for children who tend to stay in much
longer...Rashguards not only look great, but they protect well.
Yes...But,
knowing what we know now about the harmful damaging effects of sun
tanning OR prolonged sun exposure (and have unfortunately experienced),
sun kissed should only ever be a style achieved
artificially. 
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