Sunscreens do not protect your skin as much as you probably think. In fact, the majority of sunscreen products offer little or no protection against dangerous cancer- and wrinkle-causing UVA rays — even the ones that are labeled “broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection.” In California, a major lawsuit has even been filed recently accusing the big sunscreen manufacturers of mislabeling their products.
If you spend a lot of time in the sun, protect yourself well and don’t be lulled into a false sense of security just because you’re using what you believe to be a “heavy-duty” high-SPF sunscreen product. For health reasons, some sunlight is ok. But you can protect yourself from serious health problems by following these guidelines:
- Minimize sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Always use a sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 15
- The best sunscreens usually say “broad spectrum” and contain one or more of the following ingredients: zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and avobenzone
- Most people need about an ounce of sunscreen to adequately cover their entire body (more than you might think!)
- Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours and every time you go in the water
- If you go out during the middle of the day, always use a hat and sunglasses
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